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Dr. Middleton is reevaluating his use of drugs and psychotherapy when working with clients suffering from anxiety or depression. If Dr. Middleton wants to take a conservative strategy, he should begin with ____ and then add or switch to ____ if necessary only.

a. behavior modification; anxiolytic drugs
b. anxiolytic drugs; behavior modification
c. drug treatment; interpersonal psychotherapy
d. interpersonal psychotherapy; drug treatment

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Answer: A

Explanation: He should start with behavior modification and add or switch to anxiolytic drugs if necessary.

Cognitive therapy, according to investigations, is the most effective therapy when treating with anxiety disorders. This should help the patient to perceive and act different in relation to those stimulus that cause him to be anxious; if this doesn't work completly, the Dr should add some anxiolytics to help him control levels of anxiety.

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