A therapist is treating a client with severe depression using only behavioral activation techniques. How beneficial do you expect this treatment to be?

A) It will have limited effectiveness.
B) It will be as effective as any other nondrug treatment.
C) It will be as effective as all other treatments.
D) It will be more effective than most other treatments.

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Kimberly Ramsaroop · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Behavioral activation focuses on engaging the client in activities that are meant to increase positive reinforcement from their environment, which can be effective for depression. However, severe depression often requires a multifaceted treatment approach, including possibly medication, cognitive therapies, and social support, making a treatment relying solely on behavioral activation likely to have limited effectiveness.

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