Increasing Partisanship in Government at All Levels Since the 1980s

question 6

Multiple Choice

Increasing partisanship in government at all levels since the 1980s has resulted in which of the following?

• A) voters becoming active in the business of their party
• B) an increase in the number of competitive districts in House races
• C) undermining of civil liberties and a turn toward socialism
• D) an increase in the use of conference committees to iron out differences
• E) bitter debates, incivility, and difficulty in reaching agreements

Differentiate between cognitive therapy and other therapeutic modalities.

Apply concepts of cognitive therapy to clinical scenarios.

Critique the evidence base supporting cognitive therapy's efficacy.

Appreciate the role of homework and client activity outside of sessions in cognitive therapy.

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