Which of the Following Has NOT Been Substantiated by Meta-Analytic

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has NOT been substantiated by meta-analytic studies of cognitive therapy?

• A)CT is superior to no treatment and placebo treatments for depression.
• B)CT is much less effective than behavioral exposure therapies for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C)CT is at least as effective as other psychotherapies for depression.
• D)CT is comparable to medication treatments of anxiety disorders in the short run,but outperforms medication treatments over the long run.

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Definitions:

Medical Model

A framework for understanding diseases and disorders by identifying biological causes, offering diagnoses, and framing treatment within a medical context.

Mental Disorders

Mental disorders are patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life and create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors aimed at preventing weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.

Anorexia Nervosa

A mental health disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to severe weight loss and health complications.