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Journal of Clinical Psychology
|July 1, 1992
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The Bulimic Automatic Thoughts Test (BATT) effectively identifies bulimia-specific cognitions and shows improvement after cognitive-behavioral therapy. This tool may help predict ongoing distorted thinking in bulimic women post-treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Background:

  • Previous measures of bulimic cognitions have limitations.
  • The Bulimic Automatic Thoughts Test (BATT) was developed to overcome these limitations.
  • Understanding specific cognitions in bulimia nervosa is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Bulimic Automatic Thoughts Test (BATT) as a measure for identifying cognitions specific to bulimic patients.
  • To assess the BATT's ability to differentiate between bulimic, depressed, obese, and normal subjects.
  • To determine if BATT scores improve after cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and if it can predict treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Development and validation of the Bulimic Automatic Thoughts Test (BATT).

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  • Administration of the BATT to bulimic, depressed, obese, and normal control groups.
  • Assessment of BATT scores before and after a trial of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in bulimic subjects.

    • Main Results:

    • The BATT successfully differentiated bulimic subjects from depressed, obese, and normal subjects.
    • Bulimic subjects showed significant improvement in BATT scores following cognitive-behavioral therapy.
    • The BATT demonstrated potential in identifying bulimia-specific cognitions.

    Conclusions:

    • The Bulimic Automatic Thoughts Test (BATT) is a valuable tool for assessing cognitions in bulimia nervosa.
    • The BATT shows promise in predicting treatment response and identifying individuals who may require further intervention.
    • Cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective in reducing distorted thinking patterns in bulimic patients.