Barak and Colleagues 2008) Reviewed Many Studies of the Efficacy

question 40

Multiple Choice

Barak and colleagues 2008) reviewed many studies of the efficacy of internet-based psychotherapy and concluded that it was generally effective. Their technique is called

• A) Meta-analysis
• B) Program evaluation
• C) Quasi-experimentation
• D) Factor analysis

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the body's short- and long-term reactions to stress.

Physical Assessment

A comprehensive examination of a patient's body to detect any signs of disease or abnormalities, often using observation, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.

Blood Glucose Levels

Blood glucose levels indicate the amount of glucose present in the blood, critical in diagnosing and managing diabetes.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A theoretical model describing the body's stress response in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.