Long-term prognosis for eating disorders is improved dramatically ...

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Long-term prognosis for eating disorders is improved dramatically when treatment in-cludes long-term cognitive-behavioral therapy. What statement provides the best explana-tion to the patient for this component to the treatment plan?
 
  a. This will help you identify a healthy, weight restoration diet.
  b. Medication alone will not help you from relapsing back to your old habits.
  c. In order to manage your disorder, you have to understand the root problems.
  d. Prognosis has been proven to be much better with both medication and therapy.

Question 2

Which statement is the basis for the cross-cultural assessment practices of eating disor-ders?
 
  a. Mediterranean cultures are more likely to exhibit symptoms.
  b. Male-dominated cultures are more likely to accept this disorder.
  c. Westernized cultures tend to have similar numbers of diagnosed cases.
  d. Access to food is the primary factor in determining incidence of the disorder.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Individuals need to resolve the core problems related to their eating behavior as well as the underlying psychological issues. Outcome literature indicates that long-term cogni-tive-behavioral, family, or interpersonal therapy, often in combination with antidepressant medication, results in the most sustained improvement. Long-term outcome studies show a more promising prognosis for those patients who continue treatment. Weight restoration is necessary but not sufficient for recovery. The options that discuss the components of treat-ment do not sufficiently explain the reasoning behind cognitive and behavior therapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The incidence and prevalence of eating disorders around the world are similar among Euro-pean countries, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia, and other Westernized
countries. Access to food is not necessarily a cultural factor.