Which of the Following Is a Challenge of Conducting Randomized

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a challenge of conducting randomized clinical trials of the effectiveness of therapy?

• A) The client will never find out whether or not he or she was treated.
• B) Most clients will never improve on their own without treatment.
• C) There is little variation between different types of therapy.
• D) Even therapists who use the same techniques will differ in their delivery.

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Definitions:

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result or outcome.

Psychotherapy

A treatment approach involving psychological methods, typically involving conversations with a therapist, to help someone overcome emotional or behavioral problems.

Controlled Research

A scientific investigation that involves manipulation and control of variables to determine cause and effect relationships.

Clients' Perceptions

Clients' perceptions involve the way clients view and interpret the services they receive, which can significantly impact their satisfaction and the perceived effectiveness of those services.