Meta-Analysis of the Short- and Long-Term Effects of CBT for Pathological

question 16

Multiple Choice

Meta-analysis of the short- and long-term effects of CBT for pathological gambling compared to no treatment has found:

• A)large short-term but very small long-term effect sizes.
• B)medium short- and long-term effect sizes.
• C)very large effect sizes at both short- and long-term follow-ups.
• D)small short-term effect sizes that increase to moderate over time.

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

The reduction in per-unit cost as the scale of production increases, leading to greater efficiency and lower costs for large-scale producers.

Foreign Competition

The presence and impact of competitors from other countries in a domestic market, often influencing prices, market shares, and industry standards.

Oligopolistic Market

A market structure characterized by a small number of large firms that dominate the market, often leading to strategic interactions and considerations regarding pricing and production.

Allocative Efficiency

A state of resource distribution where it is impossible to make any one individual better off without making someone else worse off, maximizing societal welfare.