Which Statement Best Summarizes the Research on the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy?

• A) Behavioral therapy is more effective than psychoanalytic therapy in all cases.
• B) There are no significant differences in outcomes (e.g., levels of depression) between those who have undergone psychotherapy and those who have not.
• C) Psychoanalytic therapy is best for treating people with long-standing personality disorders.
• D) There are no significant differences in the overall effectiveness of behavior therapy, humanistic therapy, and psychoanalytic therapy.

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