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Question 7.2
The study also found
that both relaxation and systematic desensitization had
an effectiveness in reducing posttreatment nausea above
and beyond that of the two controlled treatments, but that neither
was more effective than the other. Given this finding, what conclusion
is valid?
 | This
suggests that a classical conditioning model is involved and
provides evidence for a cognitive basis in the development
of posttreatment nausea. |
 | This
finding suggests that the development of posttreatment nausea
is primarily a result of the pharmacological properties
of the cancer chemotherapy regimens. |
 | This
evidence points to a psychological component in the
development of posttreatment chemotherapy nausea in addition
to a physiological component. |
 | This
finding suggests that classical conditioning is a principal
determinant of the development of posttreatment nausea.
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Based on the findings
of the study, the author concludes that even though the effect
size of these behavioral interventions does not appear to be as
great for the posttreatment as for the anticipatory side effects,
it is clear that there is a substantive clinical role for these
behavioral treatments in the total control of chemotherapy side
effects.
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