One Reason That the APA Is Developing Guidelines for Clinical

question 114

Multiple Choice

One reason that the APA is developing guidelines for clinical intervention is to

• A) reduce the pay rate for therapists.
• B) increase the use of expensive treatment.
• C) ensure that individuals receive effective and personalized treatment.
• D) reduce the level of skill needed by therapists.

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