Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About How Well

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about how well psychodynamic therapy works?

• A) The nature of psychodynamic therapy readily lends itself to empirical study.
• B) Many studies, including meta-analyses, indicate that psychodynamic treatment is generally beneficial.
• C) Empirical support for the treatment of personality disorders with psychodynamic therapy does not exist.
• D) Transference-focused psychotherapy has been largely discredited as an acceptable treatment for bipolar disorder.

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