The Data on Baseline Depressive Severity as a Moderator of Treatment

question 29

Multiple Choice

The data on baseline depressive severity as a moderator of treatment suggests:

• A)depression severity has not been accurately measured in treatment.
• B)treatment benefits emerge best in relation to less depressed individuals.
• C)depressive severity does not moderate treatment outcomes.
• D)the research is equivocal on baseline levels of depression as moderators.

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Automatic Behavior

actions performed without conscious thought or intention, often as habits or learned responses, allowing efficient execution of routine tasks.

Uncertainty

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Novel Features

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