Luke is diagnosed with a somatoform disorder. His therapist believes that his disorder is reinforced by his family, his doctors, and by his ability to avoid stressful situations that are associated with his disorder. Luke's therapist is probably a __________

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Luke's therapist believes that his disorder is reinforced by external factors such as family, doctors, and his ability to avoid stressful situations. This suggests that the therapist takes a behavioral perspective, focusing on how the reinforcement of Luke's symptoms is contributing to his disorder.

Luke Is Diagnosed with a Somatoform Disorder