A cognitive-behavioral psychologist would ask the mother of this boy when he is the …show more content…
The psychologist would ask, was she was breast fed for a long period of time? Did she suck on her thumb as a replacement? Does smoking give her a sense of gratification? This therapist may be interested in observing how dependent the patient may be on others. A therapist may suggest that she replace a cigarette with something else in order to fulfill her oral gratification.
A cognitive-behavioral psychologist may ask, how often does your life become stressful? The psychologist would be interested in observing symptoms this patient develops that lead her to start smoking again. This psychologist’s treatment would involve helping the patient manage her stress in order to eliminate her need to smoke. This is my preferred treatment approach. It is most logical and produces the best outcome.
A humanistic psychologist would ask, have you ever considered that your job is too stressful? Have you ever thought about changing jobs? In humanistic psychology it is important for an individual to experience growth and self-actualization. This therapist will tell this woman that she has the control over her life and the stress, suggesting that she can get rid of what is making her life stressful. This way she won’t feel the need to smoke