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

question 129

Multiple Choice

In many ways, the scientist-practitioner gap centers 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?

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