MrGotanda Mistakenly Believed That a Single Intake Interview in Which

question 28

Multiple Choice

Mr.Gotanda mistakenly believed that a single intake interview in which he simply described his numerous symptoms to a therapist was a treatment for his distress.His immediate relief from many of his symptoms following this session best illustrates

• A) a randomized clinical trial.
• B) evidence-based practice.
• C) meta-analysis.
• D) the placebo effect.

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Definitions:

Prioritize

To arrange or deal with in order of importance.

Paraphrase

Verbal summary of the key ideas of your partner’s message that helps you check the accuracy of your understanding.

Polarization

The process or phenomenon by which opinions, attitudes, or behaviors become more extreme or divided among members of a group or society.

Static Evaluation

The tendency to view people or situations as unchanging, ignoring the dynamic nature of reality.