After Performing a Meta-Analysis of Some 475 Psychotherapy Outcome Studies,researchers

question 71

Multiple Choice

After performing a meta-analysis of some 475 psychotherapy outcome studies,researchers reported that

• A) evidence supports the efficacy of psychotherapy.
• B) psychotherapy is no more effective than talking to a friend.
• C) psychotherapy harms just as many people as it helps.
• D) it is impossible to measure the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

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Definitions:

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Lenient

Referring to a permissive or merciful approach, especially in the context of judgments or punishments.

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring from ages 3 to 6, where a child’s libido (sexual energy) is focused on the genital area.

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic concept describing a child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy and rivalry toward their same-sex parent.