The Extent to Which a Psychotherapy Works in a Controlled

question 46

Multiple Choice

The extent to which a psychotherapy works in a controlled research setting with well-defined groups of patients is best described as the _____ of that form of psychotherapy.

• A)efficacy
• B)effectiveness
• C)evidence
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Ideal Self

Refers to an individual's perception of how they would ideally like to be, encompassing their goals and aspirations.

Mental Health

The level of psychological well-being or the absence of mental illness; it encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Needs

Fundamental physical or psychological requirements for the well-being of humans, including basic needs such as food and shelter, as well as social and emotional needs such as belonging and esteem.

Fromm

Erich Fromm was a psychoanalyst and social psychologist known for his theories on human personality, freedom, and the need for authentic human connection.