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A therapist is treating a young woman with bulimia nervosa. Which treatment approach would the therapist use to break the binge-purge cycle seen with this condition?

A) Systematic desensitization
B) Flooding
C) Psychodynamic therapy
D) Exposure and response prevention

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors such as purging, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Binge-Purge Cycle

A pattern of disordered eating characterized by episodes of excessive food consumption followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

  • Identify effective treatment strategies for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
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