Lately, Rena finds her herself eating nonstop, even when she isn’t hungry. She feels increasingly frustrated that she cannot seem to control her appetite and seeks the help of a mental health professional. Rena and her therapist discuss how she feels when she goes on eating binges. Rena states that she is overwhelmed by guilt and that dieting just makes her crave food even more. Her therapist
states that it must be difficult for Rena, because we live in a society where we are constantly judged by our appearance and where self-worth is often equated with willpower. What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate?
a. ?psychoanalytical therapy
b. ?cognitive therapy
c. ?humanistic therapy
d. ?behavioral therapy
ANSWER:
c
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