What Have Researchers Concluded When Comparing Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) with Standard

question 24

Multiple Choice

What have researchers concluded when comparing cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) with standard medical care that is augmented with psychiatric consultation for treating somatization symptoms and complaints?

• A) CBT is significantly more effective than standard medical care augmented with psychiatric consultation.
• B) Standard medical care augmented with psychiatric consultation is more effective than CBT.
• C) Both treatments are equally effective.
• D) Although CBT has better initial outcomes, neither CBT or medical care remain effective long-term.

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Crowdsourcing

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Group Biases

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Face-To-Face Groups

Social gatherings or meetings where members interact directly with each other in the same physical space, promoting more personal communication and connection.

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