When It Comes to the Use of Scientifically Valid Psychological

question 33

Multiple Choice

When it comes to the use of scientifically valid psychological treatments,what can we assume?

• A)As required by law,a licensed therapist can only engage in scientifically valid treatment strategies.
• B)A lack of scientific support does not always prevent an approach from being widely used.
• C)Psychologists with Ph.D.degrees are required to use evidence-based treatments,but not those with Psy.D.degrees.
• D)If a therapist uses a nonscientifically validated treatment,he or she is required by law to notify their clients.

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