Suppose a Friend Asks You About the General Effectiveness of Psychopharmacotherapy

question 68

Multiple Choice

Suppose a friend asks you about the general effectiveness of psychopharmacotherapy. Which of the following would be the most accurate response?

• A) "Drug treatments are typically more effective when combined with psychotherapy."
• B) "Drug treatments are more effective than traditional psychotherapy."
• C) "Drug treatments are typically a waste of money and have almost no effect."
• D) "There are almost no well-controlled studies on the effectiveness of drug therapies."