A Therapist Has Created a New Psychotherapy Approach and Initiates

question 6

Multiple Choice

A therapist has created a new psychotherapy approach and initiates this treatment with a client. The therapist conducts a case study and publishes the results. Which factor is MOST likely to be present in this study?

• A) Observer bias
• B) Placebo effect
• C) Lack of informed consent
• D) High external validity

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Definitions:

Passive Approach

A strategy characterized by minimal or no intervention, often used in investment or management contexts.

Expansionary Gap

A situation where actual output in an economy exceeds the potential output, typically leading to inflation.

Recognition Lag

The delay between the time an economic problem or trend is identified and the time it is officially recognized by policymakers or authorities.

Implementation Lag

The time needed to introduce a change in monetary or fiscal policy.