The Extent to Which a Psychotherapy Works in a Controlled

question 40

Multiple Choice

The extent to which a psychotherapy works in a controlled research setting with well-defined groups of patients is best described as the ______ of that form of psychotherapy.

• A) efficacy
• B) effectiveness
• C) evidence
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcers

Stimuli that are naturally rewarding and do not require learning to be effective, such as food and water.

Ethical

Pertaining to morals, principles of right and wrong, and the conduct that is considered acceptable by a society or profession.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that have no inherent value but have been associated with primary reinforcers, thus acquiring the ability to reinforce behavior.

Gold Star

Often used to denote excellence or high achievement, originally in educational settings to reward good work but also used metaphorically in various contexts.