Labeling an anorectic's refusal to eat as "stubborn" rather than "sick" is an example of:
A)reframing.
B)scapegoating.
C)regression.
D)shaping.

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Reframing refers to the process of changing how a situation or behavior is interpreted. Labeling an anorectic's refusal to eat as "stubborn" is negative and may lead to blaming the individual for their actions. Reframing the behavior as "sick" allows for a more compassionate understanding that the individual is suffering from an eating disorder.

Labeling an Anorectic's Refusal to Eat as "Stubborn" Rather Than