Which of the Following Statements About the Outcome of Psychologist

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the outcome of psychologist Irving Kirsch's meta-analysis of antidepressant studies submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is FALSE?

• A)Most patients improved with either antidepressants, or placebos.
• B)Antidepressants and placebos both improved depression in most study participants.
• C)Antidepressants were more effective than placebos for patients with very high levels of depression.
• D)Placebos were more effective than antidepressants for most study participants.

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