If You Were to Design a Study Examining the Effectiveness

question 14

Multiple Choice

If you were to design a study examining the effectiveness of a new psychotherapy,what would you employ to avoid confounding your results with placebo effects

• A) a drug-only condition
• B) a cross-sectional sample 
• C) a control group
• D) a no-treatment group

---

Definitions:

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a form of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify irrational beliefs and negative thought patterns in order to develop healthier, more rational ways of thinking.

Experiential

Relating to or based on experience; often used in therapy to denote techniques or approaches that involve active participation and personal experience.

Third Wave Approaches

Third Wave Approaches refer to the latest generation of cognitive-behavioral therapies that integrate mindfulness and acceptance strategies to enhance psychological flexibility.

Humanistic Therapies

Therapy approaches that emphasize self-discovery, personal growth, and the establishment of a client-centered relationship, focusing on the individual's potential.