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What intervention might a strict behaviorist likely rely on to help the patient who believes aliens are communicating with him through a microchip?
What intervention might a strict behaviorist likely rely on to help the patient who believes aliens are communicating with him through a microchip?
- Systematic desensitization procedures (correct)
- Cognitive restructuring techniques
- Group therapy sessions
- Hypnosis therapy
Why might a depressed patient experiencing no pleasure from his normal activities be diagnosed with sexual masochism disorder or transvestic disorder?
Why might a depressed patient experiencing no pleasure from his normal activities be diagnosed with sexual masochism disorder or transvestic disorder?
- As a common symptom of major depressive disorder
- Due to cognitive distortions
- To rule out other mood disorders
- Because of anhedonia and altered sexual fantasies (correct)
What is the most likely diagnosis for the husband who has seen an attorney without informing his wife during marriage counseling?
What is the most likely diagnosis for the husband who has seen an attorney without informing his wife during marriage counseling?
- Narcissistic personality disorder
- Delusional disorder (correct)
- Dissociative identity disorder
- Antisocial personality disorder
In treating a man with severe panic attacks preventing him from driving to work, which therapeutic approach would be most appropriate?
In treating a man with severe panic attacks preventing him from driving to work, which therapeutic approach would be most appropriate?
What might be a possible reason for the team leader's insistence on recent memory despite frustrations from the sales team?
What might be a possible reason for the team leader's insistence on recent memory despite frustrations from the sales team?
Why might a depressed patient experiencing no pleasure be resistant to cognitive restructuring techniques despite their effectiveness in other cases?
Why might a depressed patient experiencing no pleasure be resistant to cognitive restructuring techniques despite their effectiveness in other cases?
What behavior is the patient showcasing by taking up skydiving after just three sessions?
What behavior is the patient showcasing by taking up skydiving after just three sessions?
What is the most likely reason for the patient wanting to put his testimonial in the brochure?
What is the most likely reason for the patient wanting to put his testimonial in the brochure?
Based on the symptoms described, which diagnosis is most likely for the patient who avoids situations with colleagues due to intense judgment concerns?
Based on the symptoms described, which diagnosis is most likely for the patient who avoids situations with colleagues due to intense judgment concerns?
What is the primary concern expressed by the patient avoiding colleagues due to intense judgment fears?
What is the primary concern expressed by the patient avoiding colleagues due to intense judgment fears?
In the scenario where a mother deceives and hospitalizes her child due to reported illness signs, what disorder may be suspected?
In the scenario where a mother deceives and hospitalizes her child due to reported illness signs, what disorder may be suspected?
What could be the potential diagnosis for a patient who has been avoiding business meetings and conferences out of anxiety?
What could be the potential diagnosis for a patient who has been avoiding business meetings and conferences out of anxiety?
Which of the following best describes the individual's behavior of trying to remain low-key and undistinguished?
Which of the following best describes the individual's behavior of trying to remain low-key and undistinguished?
What is the most likely diagnosis for the 36-year-old white female with discrete periods of uncontrollable eating and guilt afterward?
What is the most likely diagnosis for the 36-year-old white female with discrete periods of uncontrollable eating and guilt afterward?
Based on the fear of choking after eating salad and subsequent avoidance of a wide range of foods, which eating disorder is most likely present?
Based on the fear of choking after eating salad and subsequent avoidance of a wide range of foods, which eating disorder is most likely present?
The 43-year-old warehouse security guard presenting with mood disturbances, lack of interest in fun activities, and poor sleep may be indicative of which mental health condition?
The 43-year-old warehouse security guard presenting with mood disturbances, lack of interest in fun activities, and poor sleep may be indicative of which mental health condition?
Which diagnosis is characterized by individuals who fear eating out with friends due to the fear of choking, leading to weight loss?
Which diagnosis is characterized by individuals who fear eating out with friends due to the fear of choking, leading to weight loss?
Considering the individual's avoidance of social interactions and difficulty with understanding what others want when talking to him, which personality disorder is the most likely fit?
Considering the individual's avoidance of social interactions and difficulty with understanding what others want when talking to him, which personality disorder is the most likely fit?
What is the most likely diagnosis for the 46-year-old man described in the text?
What is the most likely diagnosis for the 46-year-old man described in the text?
Based on the description, what might be a common misconception about the 46-year-old man's condition?
Based on the description, what might be a common misconception about the 46-year-old man's condition?
What makes the 46-year-old man's skin cancer concerns different from typical concerns?
What makes the 46-year-old man's skin cancer concerns different from typical concerns?
What distinguishes the 50-year-old woman's history from the man's presentation?
What distinguishes the 50-year-old woman's history from the man's presentation?
What could be a potential misconception regarding the 50-year-old woman's behavior?
What could be a potential misconception regarding the 50-year-old woman's behavior?
Which symptom would be LEAST likely to support a diagnosis of schizophrenia for the 46-year-old man?
Which symptom would be LEAST likely to support a diagnosis of schizophrenia for the 46-year-old man?
