Which of the Following Limitations Regarding the Dissemination of Empirically

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following limitations regarding the dissemination of empirically validated treatments for SAD do the authors highlight?

• A) Individuals with generalized SAD are less likely to seek treatment due to fear of what others think of them.
• B) Clinicians generally prefer to not use empirically validated approaches in treating SAD.
• C) Empirically supported treatments for SAD are too costly.
• D) More research needs to be done in this area as there are currently no empirically validated treatments for SAD.

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Definitions:

Comorbidity

The occurrence of two or more diseases or disorders in the same individual at the same time.

DSM-IV-TR Disorder

A mental or behavioral condition as classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision.

Causality

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event is understood to be the direct result of another.

Diagnostic System

A framework or methodology used for identifying and classifying diseases or psychological conditions.