The Most Convincing Evidence for the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy Comes

question 219

Multiple Choice

The most convincing evidence for the effectiveness of psychotherapy comes from

• A)studies of client satisfaction with the treatment received.
• B)reports from therapists concerning their perceptions of client improvement.
• C)research using randomized clinical trials.
• D)the reactions of family and friends to those who have recently undergone psychotherapy.

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Definitions:

Conscious

Being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings; involves the awareness of thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

Freud

A reference to Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist known for founding psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Striving for Superiority

A concept in psychology suggesting that a primary motivational force in humans is the pursuit of superiority or success in overcoming challenges.

Alfred Adler

An Austrian psychiatrist and founder of Adlerian psychology, emphasizing the importance of the feeling of inferiority in the development of personality.