Without Treatment, as Many as _____ of Adolescents with Anorexia

question 53

Multiple Choice

Without treatment, as many as _____ of adolescents with anorexia nervosa may die from this condition.

• A) 15%
• B) 18%
• C) 21%
• D) 24%

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Definitions:

Reciprocal Inhibition

Reciprocal inhibition is a principle in psychology that suggests the presence of a certain response will inhibit the occurrence of an opposite response, used therapeutically to reduce anxiety through relaxation techniques.

Symptom Substitution

A theory suggesting that if a symptom is removed without resolving the underlying cause, a new symptom will emerge to take its place.

Problem Reduction

Problem reduction is a strategy in problem-solving processes that involves breaking down a larger, often complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts to address them individually.

Joseph Wolpe

A psychiatrist who significantly contributed to the development of behavioral therapy through techniques like systematic desensitization.