A client with a diagnosis of agoraphobia is preparing to go on a walk around the block as part of her treatment regimen
The care team has taught the client a number of relaxation techniques that she can use to inhibit her anxiety prior to and during her time in public. This client has received what?
A) Systematic desensitization
B) Aversion therapy
C) Therapeutic lifestyle change counseling (TLC)
D) Assertiveness training
Ans: A
Systematic desensitization eliminates the client's fears or anxieties by stressing relaxation techniques that inhibit anxious responses. Aversion therapy promotes change by exposure to unpleasant stimuli, and TLC utilizes motivational behavioral techniques to implement necessary lifestyle changes. Assertiveness training provides tools for managing relationships and interactions with others.
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A client with somatoform disorder is commonly found to be what?
A) Depressed B) Delusional C) Demyelinated D) Deceptive