A Recent Meta-Analysis of 24 Studies Involving the Newer,evidence-Based Family

question 20

Multiple Choice

A recent meta-analysis of 24 studies involving the newer,evidence-based family therapies in the treatment of adolescent substance abuse and delinquency (Baldwin et al.,2012) documented that they:

• A)are better than no treatment but equivalent to treatment as usual.
• B)modestly outperformed treatment as usual.
• C)are much better than treatment as usual.
• D)produced highly variable outcomes,making average estimates of effects difficult to interpret.

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Definitions:

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures protruding from the surface of some cells, moving liquid past the cell or moving the cell itself.

Mucus

A thick, slippery substance produced by glands in the lining of the body's passageways, such as the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts, serving as a protective lubricant.

Distal Airways

The segments of the respiratory system that are furthest from the mouth, including the smaller bronchioles and alveoli, crucial for gas exchange.

Central Airways

The major air passages leading from the trachea to the lungs, facilitating the movement of air in and out of the lungs.