A Meta-Analysis of 30 Controlled Outcome Studies Showed That Motivational

question 30

Multiple Choice

A meta-analysis of 30 controlled outcome studies showed that motivational interviewing was:

• A)less effective than longer treatments but better than no treatment and placebo treatments for addictive disorders.
• B)useful in the treatment of addictive behaviors,but of marginal value in the treatment of health- related behaviors.
• C)more effective than other longer treatments.
• D)as effective as other lengthier and active treatments.

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