In a Review of the Overall Effectiveness of Psychotherapy, Smith

question 79

Multiple Choice

In a review of the overall effectiveness of psychotherapy, Smith and Glass (1977) found

• A) eclectic therapy had better outcomes than all other types of therapy.
• B) based on estimates of overall effectiveness, most approaches to therapy are similar in their effectiveness.
• C) systematic desensitization is the least effective approach to therapy.
• D) rational-emotive therapy has a poor overall success rate.

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Definitions:

Articulates

Describes bones or cartilage that connect to form joints allowing for movement.

Humerus

The long bone in the upper arm, connecting the shoulder to the elbow.

Articulates

Refers to the way two bone surfaces move against each other at a joint.

Clavicle

A long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum, also known as the collarbone.