Which of the Following Accurately Reflects What Research Suggests About

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately reflects what research suggests about the effectiveness of any therapeutic technique?

• A)Effectiveness is largely a result of the therapy's appropriateness to the client's problems and life circumstances.
• B)Behavioral therapy is always the most effective.
• C)Psychoanalysis is always a waste of time.
• D)Therapy is no more effective than a placebo.

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Definitions:

Criterion-related Validity

The extent to which a test predicts or significantly correlates with a specific outcome or behavior.

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure, indicating the accuracy of the test's theoretical foundations.

Criterion-related Validity

The degree to which a test predicts or correlates with a specific outcome or behavior it is designed to assess.

Stress Response

The stress response is the body's reaction to perceived threats or challenges, involving physiological and psychological changes to prepare for fight or flight.