Meta-Analyses of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)have Generally Shown That Combination Treatment

question 20

Multiple Choice

Meta-analyses of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) have generally shown that combination treatment (medications and psychotherapy) for severe depression:

• A)is less effective than either alone.
• B)is more effective than either alone.
• C)produces a quicker response,but does not delay relapse better than either alone.
• D)is equally effective as either alone.

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