A news report describes a treatment that does not address eating disorders directly, and was actually used as the placebo treatment in several early studies, yet has been found to be more effective after 12 months than therapies that are directed at eating disorders. Which form of therapy is described there?

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The treatment described does not directly address eating disorders, which rules out options B, C, and D. It was used as a placebo in early studies, which means it was not an active treatment for eating disorders. The fact that it was more effective than therapies directed at eating disorders suggests that it is an alternative form of therapy, and interpersonal therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving relationships and communication skills. Therefore, the best choice is A) interpersonal therapy.

A News Report Describes a Treatment That Does Not Address