Studies Showing That Most of the Therapeutic Improvement of Clients

question 96

Multiple Choice

Studies showing that most of the therapeutic improvement of clients occurs by the 10^th session of psychodynamic therapy were presented to make the argument that

• A)traditional long-term psychoanalysis yields significantly better patient outcomes than brief psychodynamic therapy does
• B)there is little empirical evidence supporting the psychodynamic concept of resistance
• C)interpretations do not appear to be necessary for psychodynamic therapy to be effective
• D)brief psychodynamic therapy is a viable and effective alternative to traditional psychoanalysis

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Definitions:

Neurogenesis

The development of new neurons in the brain.

Plasticity

The ability of the brain to change and adapt in response to experience, learning, or injury.

Neural Pathways

The series of connected neurons along which electrical and chemical signals travel within the brain and throughout the nervous system.

Heredity

The passing down of physical or mental traits genetically from one generation to another.