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

question 126

Multiple Choice

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

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

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