In a Study Testing the Effectiveness of Novaco's Program to Modify

question 63

Multiple Choice

In a study testing the effectiveness of Novaco's program to modify cognitive processes to reduce aggression, which of the following treatments was the most successful?

• A) a combination of the cognitive therapy and relaxation techniques
• B) the relaxation techniques alone
• C) the cognitive therapy alone
• D) being instructed to pay attention to one's anger experiences

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