One Reason Why It Is Challenging for Clinicians to Determine

question 29

Multiple Choice

One reason why it is challenging for clinicians to determine whether a treatment for a psychological disorder is effective is that:

• A) it is difficult to measure improvement.
• B) many clinicians do not use evidence-based treatments.
• C) multiple treatment approaches may be used at the same time.
• D) use of medication masks the underlying cause of the disorder.

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Definitions:

College Women

A term denoting female students and their experiences, challenges, and achievements within higher education institutions.

Bulimia

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to self-starvation and excessive weight loss.

Behavioral Differences

Variability in actions, reactions, and conduct among individuals due to factors such as environment, genetics, and experiences.