Which of the Following Statements Regarding Bulimia Nervosa Is NOT

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding bulimia nervosa is NOT true

• A) It is more prevalent than anorexia nervosa.
• B) Bulimics rarely think this eating pattern is abnormal.
• C) A person may exhibit some bulimic behaviours without being diagnosed as a bulimic.
• D) It has been recognized as a clinical syndrome since the 1970s.

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Definitions:

Aversion Therapy

A type of behavioral therapy that involves reducing unwanted behaviors through conditioning, often by associating the behavior with an unpleasant stimulus.

Client-Centred Therapy

Client-Centred Therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence in the therapist-client relationship to facilitate personal growth.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation while maintaining relaxation.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to change negative patterns of thinking or behavior that are causing a person's emotional or mental problems.