In a Study in Which Treatment with the Drug Clomipramine

question 103

Multiple Choice

In a study in which treatment with the drug clomipramine was compared with exposure and ritual prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder,it was found that:

• A) exposure and response prevention was more effective
• B) the drug was the superior treatment
• C) neither worked better than a placebo
• D) both forms of treatment were equally effective

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Definitions:

High Self-efficacy Expectations

The belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, which can play a significant role in how goals, tasks, and challenges are approached.

Self-defeating Behavior

Actions or attitudes that undermine one's own success or well-being.

Choleric Personality

A temperament characterized by energy, passion, and ambition, often leading to assertiveness and competitiveness.

Warmth

A personality trait that reflects friendliness, empathy, and kindness towards others.