Aisha's mother tends to hover over her whenever she complains of not feeling well. Typically, she puts Aisha to bed, reads her a story, and spends the day bringing the child her favorite foods.
From a behavioral perspective, Aisha's mother may be increasing the child's risk of developing a somatic symptom disorder because she is
A) negatively reinforcing complaints about physical health.
B) classically conditioning avoidance behavior.
C) punishing appropriate physical health complaints.
D) reinforcing somatizing behaviors.
Question 2
Which of the following is TRUE of the course of anorexia nervosa as a disorder?
A) It usually develops during early adolescence and tends to be short-lived.
B) It may often include periods of relapse and remission.
C) It rarely includes a crossover into bulimia nervosa.
D) It does not have long-term health consequences for the patient.
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