All but Which of the Following Describes the Practice of Psychotherapy

question 84

Multiple Choice

All but which of the following describes the practice of psychotherapy?

• A)based on verbal interactions
• B)used to resolve emotional problems
• C)used to resolve behavioral problems
• D)involves the use of psychiatric drugs when needed
• E)comprises many different types

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Definitions:

No-treatment Control

This is a control group in experimental research that receives no intervention, used to measure the effect of a treatment or intervention by comparison.

EST's

Short for Empirically Supported Treatments, which refers to therapies that have been scientifically tested and proven to be effective.

Theoretical Orientation

The philosophical approach or school of thought that informs a therapist's understanding of client issues and methods of intervention.

Efficacious Treatments

Therapeutic interventions and procedures that have been proven through rigorous testing and research to be effective in curing or alleviating diseases or disorders.