The Behavioral Component of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Treating Bulimia Nervosa

question 85

Multiple Choice

The behavioral component of cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating bulimia nervosa involves:

• A)identifying and analyzing the client's childhood experiences with food.
• B)introducing forbidden foods back into the client's diet.
• C)providing negative reinforcements every time the client purges.
• D)prescribing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)to the client.

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Definitions:

Adolescence to Adulthood

The transitional stage from childhood to full maturity, encompassing physical, psychological, and social changes.

Emerging Adulthood

The period from the late teens to early 20s when individuals explore options prior to committing to adult roles.

Adult Roles

Refers to the various responsibilities and expected behaviors associated with being an adult in society, including employment, parenthood, and community involvement.

Arnett

Jeffrey Jensen Arnett is a psychologist known for his theory on "emerging adulthood," a developmental stage occurring between adolescence and adulthood.