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Wadzanai · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Peter is 13 and quite anxious. His parents are investigating treatment for him and are taking him to his family doctor for help. What treatment is the doctor likely to recommend for successful initial treatment?

a) Medication
b) Watchful waiting
c) Cognitive-behavioural therapy
d) Physical activity

Question 2

Julia is a 10 year old with severe anxiety and very high standards. She spends hours each day making sure her school work is completed and without errors and ensuring that she has clean clothes and a well-packed school bag for the next day.

Her doctor recommended CBT for treatment, but it doesn't seem to be working. It is likely that Julia's _________ limited the efficacy of the therapy.

a) Obsessive tendencies
b) Perfectionism
c) Eagerness to please the therapist
d) Difficulty speaking to the therapist