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ts19998

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Frances suffers from bulimia nervosa and is seeing a therapist who is focusing on normalizing her eating patterns and addressing her dysfunctional attitudes. Which form of therapy is her therapist providing?
 
  a. psychodynamic therapy
  b. aversive conditioning
  c. interpersonal therapy
  d. cognitive behavior therapy

Question 2

Paula suffers from bulimia nervosa and is considering treatment with an antidepressant medication. Knowing that you have been studying this issue, she asks your opinion. What should you tell her?
 
  a. Antidepressants have been shown to be very effective.
  b. Antidepressants will help you with your purging but not with your bingeing.
  c. Relapse is common when medication is stopped.
  d. Because antidepressants make you feel better, you will be less motivated to deal with your eating disorder.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.



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