Exposure therapy with response prevention is often combined with ___________ to treat body dysmorphic disorder.
a. systematic desensitization
b. aversive counterconditioning
c. antianxiety medication
d. cognitive restructuring
Question 2Epilepsy, blindness, paralysis, problems in coordination, and loss of the sense of hearing or
smell are all classic symptoms of ______.
a. hypochondriasis c. somatization disorder
b. malingering d. conversion disorder
Question 3A(n) ______ is a psychological disorder characterized by disturbed patterns of eating and
maladaptive ways of controlling weight.
a. addiction c. amenorrhea
b. eating disorder d. hypermenorrhea
Question 4Which of the following is an example of a response prevention technique that might be used in treating individuals with body dysmorphic disorder?
a. Encouraging clients to check their perceived defect in the mirror to challenge the validity of their perception
b. Encouraging clients to avoid excessive grooming
c. Having clients intentionally reveal their perceived defect in public, rather than concealing it with
makeup or clothing
d. Having clients install mirrors in their homes
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