In Many Ways, the Scientist-Practitioner Gap Centres Around Which of the Following

question 31

Multiple Choice

In many ways, the scientist-practitioner gap centres around which of the following questions?

• A) Can the effectiveness of psychotherapy be studied scientifically?
• B) Should therapists be allowed to use their patients in scientific experiments?
• C) Should psychology researchers all be required to be trained as therapists?
• D) Should therapists be required to use a control group when treating patients?

---

Definitions:

Defense of Others

A legal justification for using reasonable force to protect another person from harm or danger.

Deadly Force

The use of force that is likely to result in serious bodily harm or death, often discussed in law enforcement and self-defense contexts.

Unloaded Gun

A firearm that does not contain any ammunition in its chamber or magazine.

Mens Rea

A legal term from Latin meaning "guilty mind"; it denotes the mental state or intent a person must have at the time of committing a crime for it to be intentional.