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THE RESTORATION OF BODY WEIGHT IN ANOREXIA NERVOSA THROUGH OPERANT CONDITIONING : A CASE REPORT

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This report illustrates a successful application of operant con- ditioning technique to restore normal eating pattern and hence body weight in a case of anorexia nerovsa. A total weight gain of 9.2 kg was achieved over a period of 8 weeks inpatient treatment, with an average gain of 1.15 kg per week. The importance of long term maintenance of weight gain and a two tiers treatment process for anorexia nervosa are discussed.
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