The Rigorous Testing of Specific Psychotherapies Is Difficult, in Part

question 92

Multiple Choice

The rigorous testing of specific psychotherapies is difficult, in part because:

• A) clients do not want to receive experimental treatments.
• B) most people prefer self-help treatments.
• C) therapists cannot be blind to the type of therapy they are administering.
• D) few therapists are willing to participate in such studies.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that relays sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, playing a key role in regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation, located in the medial temporal lobe.

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum of the brain, involved in complex functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Thalamus

A brain structure acting as a relay station, directing sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, except for the sense of smell.