Luke is diagnosed with a somatoform disorder.His therapist believes that his disorder is reinforced by his family,his doctors,and 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 environmental factors such as his family and doctors, and his avoidance behavior. This suggests a behaviorist perspective, as behaviorists focus on how the environment reinforces or punishes behavior. Psychoanalysts focus on unresolved unconscious conflicts, cognitive psychologists investigate thoughts and beliefs, and biological psychologists focus on biological factors.

Luke Is Diagnosed with a Somatoform Disorder