Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Patients with Depression Who Receive

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding patients with depression who receive couple therapy?

• A) They are more likely than those in individual therapy to be more satisfied with their marriage after treatment.
• B) Couple therapy is not effective for unipolar depression because the illness impacts only the patient.
• C) Couple therapy and individual therapy address the same issues, except that couple therapy has two people in the room instead of one.
• D) Couple therapy takes far longer than individual therapy, so most patients who receive it stay in therapy for many years.

---

Definitions:

Public Sector Decision Making

The process by which government bodies or agencies decide on allotment of resources, policy implementations, and other administrative matters for the public good.

Personal Benefits

The advantages or gains that an individual receives from making certain choices or engaging in specific activities.

Rational-Ignorance Effect

A phenomenon where individuals decide not to become informed about a matter because the perceived cost of acquiring the information is greater than the expected benefit.

Incentive

A motivation or reward offered to encourage specific actions or behaviors, often used in economics to influence decision-making and improve efficiency.