The Effectiveness of Psychotherapy Has Been Assessed Both Through Clients

question 29

Multiple Choice

The effectiveness of psychotherapy has been assessed both through clients' perspectives and through controlled research studies. What have such assessments found?

• A) Clients' perceptions and controlled studies alike strongly affirm the effectiveness of psychotherapy.
• B) Whereas clients' perceptions strongly affirm the effectiveness of
• Psychotherapy, studies point to more modest results.
• C) Whereas studies strongly affirm the effectiveness of psychotherapy, many clients feel dissatisfied with their progress.
• D) Clients' perceptions and controlled studies alike paint a very mixed picture of

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