Interestingly,when IPT Has Been Compared to Cognitive or Behavioral Therapies

question 26

Multiple Choice

Interestingly,when IPT has been compared to cognitive or behavioral therapies for the treatment of eating disorders,researchers found that:

• A)IPT was a bit slower to produce symptom reductions,but IPT produced better outcomes on long-term follow-up compared to behavior therapy.
• B)cognitive and behavioral therapies are typically more effective in achieving and maintaining symptom reduction.
• C)each therapy was equally effective over the short and long-term.
• D)while IPT did not produce short-term improvements,only IPT produced sustained long-term results.

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