The Primary Finding of Hans Eysenck's 1952 Review of Psychotherapy

question 7

Multiple Choice

The primary finding of Hans Eysenck's 1952 review of psychotherapy outcome studies was that ______.

• A) psychotherapy was of little benefit, since most clients got better without it
• B) psychotherapy was beneficial when practiced by therapists with doctoral degrees, but not beneficial when practiced by therapists with master's or bachelor's degrees
• C) humanistic psychotherapy was significantly more effective than psychodynamic psychotherapy
• D) cognitive psychotherapy was significantly more effective than behavioral psychotherapy

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Definitions:

Animal Studies

Research involving animals as subjects, aimed at gaining insights into biological processes, diseases, and the effects of treatments.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors; the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Self-Concepts

The collection of beliefs about oneself, including elements such as self-esteem, physical description, and social roles.

Governed

Controlled, directed or influenced by rules, laws, or authority.