When Comparing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Drug Treatments for Treating

question 21

Multiple Choice

When comparing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and drug treatments for treating anxiety disorders,research has shown that

• A) drugs are more effective.
• B) relapse is less likely with drugs.
• C) CBT is more cost-effective.
• D) CBT has longer-lasting effects.

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Definitions:

Conditioned

Having developed a particular response to a stimulus in the environment through conditioning, a form of learning.

Evolutionary Psychology

Branch of psychology that emphasizes the importance of adaptation, reproduction, and “survival of the fittest” in shaping behavior.

Natural Selection

A process in biological evolution where organisms with traits best suited to their environment have higher survival and reproduction rates, influencing the genetic makeup of future generations.

Survival of the Fittest

A concept from evolutionary theory suggesting that those organisms best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.