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kshipps

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Cognitive-behavioral methods have been demonstrated as effective for the treatment of
 
  a. chronic pain.
  b. bulimia.
  c. smoking cessation.
  d. all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following best illustrates the application of operant conditioning principles in health psychology?
 
  a. A person with peptic ulcers undergoes relaxation training.
  b. A person with a fear of the dentist undergoes systematic desensitization.
  c. Family members of a chronic pain patient are instructed to ignore the patient's complaints and reinforce the patient's attempts to become more physically active.
  d. A person with hypertension is taught to imagine, during highly stressful times, a calming scenario that he/she has created with his/her health psychology professional.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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