Randomized Controlled Studies Comparing Emotion-Focused (EFT)and Person-Centered (PCT)therapies for Clinical

question 78

Multiple Choice

Randomized controlled studies comparing emotion-focused (EFT) and person-centered (PCT) therapies for clinical depression at 18-month follow-up have shown that:

• A)PCT had greater symptom reduction,but equivalent relapses.
• B)EFT had greater symptom reduction,but not fewer relapses.
• C)PCT had greater symptom reduction and fewer relapses.
• D)EFT had greater symptom reduction and fewer relapses.

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Definitions:

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