Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Contribute to Inflated

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to contribute to inflated perceptions of the effectiveness of psychotherapy?

• A) meta-analysis
• B) free association
• C) regression toward the mean
• D) the double-blind procedure

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