The Most Convincing Evidence for the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy Comes

question 119

Multiple Choice

The most convincing evidence for the effectiveness of psychotherapy comes from

• A) studies of client satisfaction with the treatment received.
• B) reports from therapists concerning their perceptions of client improvement.
• C) meta-analyses of psychotherapeutic outcome studies.
• D) the reactions of family and friends to those who have recently undergone
• E) psychotherapeutic treatment.

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Definitions:

Macrophage

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells in a process known as phagocytosis.

Immune System

A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against harmful pathogens and diseases.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell vital to the immune system, responsible for defending the body against infections and diseases by recognizing and targeting pathogens.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response during stressful situations.