Which of the following individuals is most likely to benefit from brief cognitive therapy?
A) A male hospital patient who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia, paranoid type
B) A college freshman who is experiencing intense anxiety in the days before his final exams
C) A female student who has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa
D) A woman with major depression who is scheduled to begin electroconvulsive therapy
Ans: B
Candidates for brief cognitive therapy are described as educated, verbal, and psychologically minded. Individuals with severe symptoms or protracted mental health problems are less likely to benefit from this mode of treatment.
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