How Do Success Rates Compare for Different Kinds of Therapy

question 138

Multiple Choice

How do success rates compare for different kinds of therapy?

• A) Psychoanalysis is usually the most effective.
• B) Person-centered therapy is usually the most effective.
• C) Behavior therapy works best for men; cognitive therapy works best for women.
• D) All the common types of therapy are about equally effective.

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