If Your Friend Seems to Be a Good Candidate for Psychotherapy

question 40

Multiple Choice

If your friend seems to be a good candidate for psychotherapy, but is wondering if it would really be beneficial, you could tell your friend that ____.

• A) there has been no scientific research on this topic
• B) most people receiving therapy gain nothing from it
• C) most people receiving therapy benefit from it
• D) about half of those receiving therapy benefit, and the other half do not benefit

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Definitions:

Socially Optimal

A condition or outcome that maximizes the overall welfare of society, often considered in economics and public policy to evaluate efficiency and equity.

Pollution

The presence or introduction into the environment of substances or things that have harmful or poisonous effects.

Pigouvian Subsidy

A financial incentive given by the government to encourage activities that have positive externalities, or beneficial effects on society that are not reflected in the market price.

Free Market

An economic system where prices for goods and services are determined by the open market and consumers, with minimal government intervention.