Which of the Following May Explain Why More Psychotherapists Do

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may explain why more psychotherapists do not specialize in the treatment of older adults?

• A)The cognitive problems of most older adults make them poor candidates for insight-oriented psychotherapy.
• B)Older adults do not seek out mental health services, so there is insufficient demand for the services of psychotherapists with this population.
• C)The optimal mode of treatment for older adults is medication.
• D)Clinicians expect that older adults will not improve with psychotherapy.

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