Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia

Why do psychologists explain to people that the fears in social phobias are usually learned?

To discourage seeking treatment for social phobias
To encourage individuals to confront their fears
To help individuals understand the source of their fears (correct)
To justify the use of medication for treatment

What is the purpose of asking individuals to record their thoughts immediately after thinking about being in a feared situation?

To identify the positive aspects of the situation
To learn how to substitute positive thoughts for negative ones (correct)
To reinforce the negative thoughts
To understand the irrationality of their fears

What is one of the techniques used by therapists to help individuals with social phobias?

Prescribing antidepressant medications
Conducting group therapy sessions
Administering tranquilizers
Encouraging individuals to imagine feared situations (correct)

What is a potential drawback of drug therapy for social phobia?

About 25% of individuals experience relapse when they stop taking the drugs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of cognitive-behavioral therapy over drug therapy?

There are no side effects (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible side effect of long-term drug treatment for social phobias?

'Loss of memory' is a possible side effect (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Mark Bittman suggest should be done with bad food?

Tax it and subsidize vegetables (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major cause of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer?

Standard American Diet (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the food industry, as mentioned in the text?

Profit (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Mark Bittman say could be the role of the federal government in improving food choices?

To be an agent of the public good (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text suggest that the food industry may continue to sell health-damaging food?

Because it is most profitable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Mark Bittman believe could be achieved through a change in eating habits?

Improvement in health and cost savings in healthcare (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested approach for handling unhealthful foods?

Tax unhealthful foods to discourage consumption (A) Signup and view all the answers

How much could sweetened drinks be taxed according to the proposal?

2 cents per ounce (A) Signup and view all the answers

What could be the tax on a serving of French fries under the proposed plan?

50 cents (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the author propose to use the revenue generated from taxing unhealthful foods?

To make healthy food more affordable and widely available (A) Signup and view all the answers

What staple foods could be sold cheaply under the proposed plan?

Seasonal greens, vegetables, whole grains, dried legumes, and fruit (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the author highlight as a common breakfast for many people?

Chips and Coke (B) Signup and view all the answers

What health condition is associated with bad eating habits according to the text?

Type 2 diabetes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual soft drink consumption per person mentioned in the text?

44.7 gallons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Americans have diabetes or are pre-diabetic according to the text?

One-third (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the urgency for implementing the proposed plan according to the text?

Ensuring economic sanity and national health due to rising diabetes rates (C) Signup and view all the answers