What Have Researchers Concluded When Comparing Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)with Standard

question 52

Multiple Choice

What have researchers concluded when comparing cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) with standard medical care that is augmented with psychiatric consultation for treating somatization symptoms and complaints?

• A)CBT was significantly more effective than standard medical care augmented with psychiatric consultation.
• B)Standard medical care augmented with psychiatric consultation was more effective than CBT.
• C)Both treatments were effective.
• D)Although CBT had better initial outcomes, over time both CBT and the medical care did not maintain any gains.

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