The Results of Outcome Research on the Effectiveness of Different

question 57

Multiple Choice

The results of outcome research on the effectiveness of different psychotherapies reveal that

• A)no single type of therapy is consistently superior.
• B)behavior therapies are most effective in treating specific problems,such as phobias.
• C)cognitive therapies are most effective in treating depressed emotions.
• D)all of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Nature-Nurture

The debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Locus of Control

Locus of control is a psychological concept that refers to an individual's belief about how much control they have over the outcomes or events in their life.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's self, surroundings, and thoughts.

Philosophical Issue

A fundamental question or problem that involves the study of values, reason, mind, and existence, and is debatable or requires thought.