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NCMHCE Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Category - Assessment and Diagnosis

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A client who struggles with body image issues, and over-exercising habits is put into a treatment center where she is told she cannot exercise at all. Even though she is constantly monitored, and encouraged against it, the client continues to exercise. This is an example of the phenomenon of __________ .

Reactance
Resistance
Persistence
Perseverance

Explanation

Answer: A - Reactance occurs when an individual feels pressured into doing (or not doing) something, and therefore, increases their resistance to the persuasion.

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