A Comparison of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT),behavior Therapy (BT),and Interpersonal Therapy

question 54

Multiple Choice

A comparison of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) ,behavior therapy (BT) ,and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for the treatment of bulimia nervosa indicates that one year after treatment,

• A)BT was superior to CBT, which was superior to IPT.
• B)BT was equivalent to CBT and both were superior to IPT.
• C)CBT was equivalent to IPT and both were superior to BT.
• D)all therapies had some effectiveness but no therapy was found to be more effective than any other.

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Definitions:

Neurotic Need

A psychological term referring to the unconscious desires and strategies that individuals use to manage anxiety and protect their self-esteem.

Online Dating

The process of using specific websites or applications on the internet to find romantic or sexual partners.

Attachment Style

A psychological model that describes patterns of behavior in relationships affecting how people connect and bond with others.

Neurotic Needs

Neurotic needs refer to ten interpersonal needs that psychoanalyst Karen Horney proposed, which individuals overemphasize as a coping strategy for anxiety, leading to potential mental health issues.