Author Question: Lately, Rena finds her herself eating nonstop, even when she isnt hungry. She feels increasingly ... (Read 67 times)

iveyjurea · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Lately, Rena finds her herself eating nonstop, even when she isnt hungry. She feels increasingly frustrated that she cannot seem to control her appetite and seeks the help of a mental health professional. Renas therapist challenges her to think about her past dieting failures, in which Rena would strictly limit her caloric intake. She asks whether Renas all-or-nothing view of eating was rational: Is it realistic to think that portion control should be either rigid or not worth regulating at all? What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate?

a. psychoanalytical
b. cognitive
c. humanistic
d. behavioral

Question 2

Dr. Bohle uses a cognitive approach when treating her clients. What underlying ideology influences her therapeutic style?

a. The way we think about circumstances is crucial to our health and adjustment.
b. Learning can be used to increase adaptive and decrease maladaptive behaviors.
c. The unconscious mind controls behavior.
d. Societal judgments interfere with healthy behavior.