Studies of the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa

question 63

Multiple Choice

Studies of the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural treatment for bulimia nervosa have demonstrated

• A)significant short-term gains in the reduction of purging, but little change in binge-eating behaviour.
• B)significant short-term gains in the reduction of binge eating, but no long-term gains.
• C)a few short-term gains in the reduction of binge eating and purging, but no long-term gains.
• D)significant short- and long-term gains in the reduction of binge eating and purging.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Revolution

A significant shift in psychology during the 1950s and 1960s, emphasizing research on how people think, understand, and remember information.

Interpretation

The process of explaining or understanding the meaning of something, often used within various fields such as art, literature, and psychology.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, affecting their development and behavior.

Personality Theory

A system of concepts that aims to explain differences in individuals’ patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.