Which of the Following Is the Best Overall Summary of Research

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best overall summary of research on the efficacy of new CBT variants for treating GAD?

• A) More work is needed to understand what treatment components are effective.
• B) None have shown promise.
• C) Non-CBT derived treatments consistently outperform them.
• D) They are rarely informed by etiological models of GAD.

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