Treatment

Question 1

Behavioural reinforcers

Answer 1

Take the role of being ill and the avoidance behaviours that might follow this. Can intensify symptoms bcause it limits healthy behaviors
Person may seek reassurance and this behaviour can be reinforced if the person receives attention or sympathy because of it

Question 2

Treatment SSD

Answer 2

Usually want medical care
Identifying and changing the emotions that trigger concerns
Change their cognitions about their symptoms
Changing the behaviours that come with playing the role of a sick person
Gaining more reinforcement for ingaging in social interactions