A Recent Meta-Analysis of 31 Studies (Malouff Et Al

question 39

Multiple Choice

A recent meta-analysis of 31 studies (Malouff et al.,2007) that examined the efficacy of problem solving therapy in reducing mental and physical health problems found each of the following EXCEPT:

• A)problem-solving therapy was significantly more effective than an attention placebo.
• B)problem-solving therapy was significantly more effective than other active treatments.
• C)assigning homework seemed to increase the effectiveness of problem-solving therapy.
• D)problem-solving therapy was significantly more effective than no treatment.

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