Which of the Following Best Describes the Effectiveness of CBT

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the effectiveness of CBT for treating childhood depression?

• A) It is no more effective than placebo.
• B) It is more effective than any other kind of psychotherapy.
• C) It is as effective as several other kinds of psychotherapy, particularly in the long term.
• D) It is less effective than several other kinds of psychotherapy in the short term, but more effective in the long term.

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Definitions:

Pharyngeal Constriction

The process of tightening the pharyngeal muscles to assist in swallowing, crucial for moving food from the mouth to the esophagus.

Peristalsis

A sequence of muscular contractions resembling waves that propel food along the digestive system.

Segmentation

The division of body regions into segments, a common process in the development and organization of organisms.

Pyloric Sphincter

A muscular valve that opens and closes to regulate the passage of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum.