A Major Development Involves Attempting to Identify "Empirically-Supported Therapies," Which

question 116

Multiple Choice

A major development involves attempting to identify "empirically-supported therapies," which are therapies that are

• A) regarded by renowned experts in psychology as the most effective therapies.
• B) regarded by the public and insurance companies as the most effective therapies.
• C) computer-guided sessions that help individuals to identify problems and form plans of action.
• D) validated through research experiments and clinical practice.

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Definitions:

Persistence

The quality of maintaining a course of action or belief despite challenges, obstacles, or discouragement.

Activation

The stimulation or initiation of activity in an organism, cell, or molecular system, often referring to the triggering of specific processes or responses.

Primary Drives

Innate biological necessities like hunger and thirst that drive behavior and are essential for survival.

Motives

The internal drives that propel individuals to take action towards achieving goals.