Which of the Following Is a FALSE Statement Regarding the Development

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding the development of psychological therapy?

• A) In the last four decades,a scientific approach to the treatment of psychological disorders has emerged.
• B) The scientific approach to the treatment of psychological disorders has mirrored general advances in psychological science.
• C) Most modern psychological therapies were developed using the scientific approach.
• D) Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow were the first to emphasize the use of the scientific approach.

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Definitions:

Psychotropic Medications

Drugs that affect a person's mental state and are used to treat psychiatric disorders.

Bipolar Disorder

A psychological disorder marked by severe fluctuations in mood, encompassing intense emotional peaks (mania or hypomania) and valleys (depression).

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

a form of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts by challenging and changing unhelpful beliefs.

Active Placebo

A placebo used in clinical trials that mimics some of the side effects of the drug being tested without containing the active ingredients.