Ivan Is Suffering from a Severe Episode of Major Depressive

question 75

Multiple Choice

Ivan is suffering from a severe episode of major depressive disorder.According to the biological methods,which of the following treatment approaches will be useful in reducing his symptoms in the short-run and provide rapid relief to the person's mood?

• A)Psychoanalysis
• B)Electroconvulsive therapy
• C)Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• D)Rational-emotive therapy

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