Although Many Therapists Practice Brief Forms of Psychodynamic Therapy,recent Research

question 12

Multiple Choice

Although many therapists practice brief forms of psychodynamic therapy,recent research has found that this type of therapy

• A) does not lead to significant improvements
• B) is less effective than no therapy at all
• C) is not as effective for some disorders as long-term psychoanalytic therapy
• D) surpasses most therapeutic approaches of any length

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Definitions:

Affective Disorder

A class of mental health disorders characterized by significant and persistent changes in mood or emotions, often including depression and bipolar disorder.

Delusion

A strongly held belief that is clearly false or has no basis in reality, often indicative of a psychological disorder.

Loose Association

A thinking disorder characterized by a disorganized speech pattern, where ideas shift from one topic to another in a barely related or unrelated manner.

Neologism

The creation or use of new words or expressions.