Several Meta-Analytic Studies of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents

question 19

Multiple Choice

Several meta-analytic studies of cognitive-behavioral therapy for children and adolescents have documented all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)CBT for adolescents is more effective than no treatment and active placebo.
• B)CBT for adolescents has yielded large effect sizes (> .80).
• C)CBT for adolescents is about as effective as antidepressant medication.
• D)CBT is more effective for adolescents than for children.

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Definitions:

Selective Retention

The process by which individuals remember only that information which aligns with their beliefs or knowledge, often leading to biased decision-making.

Consumer Purchase Decision Process

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Alternative Evaluation

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Postpurchase Behavior

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