Problem:
A 23-year-old woman with a history of generalized anxiety disorder presents for evaluation due to problems encountered while cooking. She describes a pattern of repeatedly measuring ingredients and occasionally discarding entire mixtures due to a fear of inaccuracy. Despite recognizing these thoughts as irrational, she cannot resist measuring the ingredients until they seem perfectly proportioned. She does not use substances and is not currently taking any medication. Which of the following therapeutic strategies is most likely to alleviate her behavior? Need Assignment Help? A. Guide the patient through a detailed baking tutorial to demonstrate precise measuring techniques and provide a structured approach to baking. B. Introduce the patient to progressively challenging baking tasks without allowing re-measurement to reduce anxiety. C. Position reminders in the patient's baking area to reinforce the message that repeated measuring is unnecessary and counterproductive. D. Instruct family members to consistently reinforce to the patient that her re-measurement behaviors are unnecessary and should be avoided.