Which of the Following Statements Is True of Psychotherapy for Anorexia

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of psychotherapy for anorexia?

• A) People with anorexia nervosa highly value their thinness and so can be resistant to therapists' attempts to change their behaviors or attitudes.
• B) Hospitalization and forced feeding are hardly ever used for treating patients with anorexia nervosa.
• C) Most people with anorexia nervosa proactively seek treatment for themselves, as they realize the dangers associated with their behaviors.
• D) Psychotherapy for patients with anorexia nervosa tends to be short-term, as the relapse rate is usually low.

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