In One Study, HIV-Positive Men Participated in a 10-Week Cognitive-Behavioral

question 8

Multiple Choice

In one study, HIV-positive men participated in a 10-week cognitive-behavioral stress management intervention. Which of these was NOT a finding of this study?

• A) lower post-treatment levels of anxiety and anger
• B) lower levels of perceived stress
• C) lower levels of norepinephrine output
• D) diminished levels of testosterone

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Definitions:

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; a psychotherapeutic intervention aiming to improve mental health by changing patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulties.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A complex disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition and is not improved by rest.

Moderate Effect Sizes

Statistical measures indicating the strength of a relationship or impact of an intervention, described as moderate in magnitude.

Cognitive Processing Therapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy specifically designed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder by helping individuals reframe and challenge unhelpful beliefs related to their trauma.