When Researchers or Clinicians Refer to Empirically Supported Treatments, They

question 82

Multiple Choice

When researchers or clinicians refer to empirically supported treatments, they mean

• A) treatments that are effective for all psychological disorders, and this effectiveness has been established through rigorous scientific testing.
• B) treatments that are effective for specific disorders, and this effectiveness has been established through rigorous scientific testing.
• C) treatments for which only anecdotal evidence of effectiveness are available.
• D) a method for differentiating between effective and ineffective forms of psychotherapy treatments.

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Definitions:

Collection of Experts

A group of individuals with specialized knowledge or skills brought together to tackle specific problems or projects.

Crowdsourcing

The practice of obtaining information, ideas, or input by soliciting contributions from a large group of people, typically from an online community.

Group Decision Making

A collaborative process where multiple individuals come together to select a solution or determine a course of action from several alternatives.

Crowdsourcing

The practice of obtaining information, ideas, or content by soliciting contributions from a large group of people, typically via the internet.