In the treatment of somatic symptom disorder, ________ therapies attempt to determine and eliminate the reinforcements individuals receive for their symptoms, while increasing positive rewards for healthy behavior.

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Behavioral therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), focus on changing the behavior and thought patterns that maintain somatic symptoms. This includes identifying and eliminating any rewards or reinforcements the individual might be getting for their symptoms (such as attention from others or avoidance of unpleasant tasks), while increasing positive reinforcement for engaging in healthy behaviors. Cognitive therapies, such as cognitive restructuring, focus more on identifying and changing the negative thought patterns that contribute to somatic symptoms. Psychodynamic and humanistic therapies are less commonly used in the treatment of somatic symptom disorder.

In the Treatment of Somatic Symptom Disorder, ________ Therapies Attempt