Which of the Following Statements About the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the effectiveness of psychotherapy is true?

• A) Most people with psychological symptoms seek help from a mental health professional.
• B) Research has consistently shown that most people must be in psychotherapy for a year or longer before any significant improvements occur.
• C) The gains that people make as a result of psychotherapy,including brief forms of psychotherapy,tend to be long-lasting with less chance of relapse.
• D) As a general rule,the benefits of psychotherapy are minimal when compared with the almost identical improvement rates of untreated people with psychological problems.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to psychological distress.

Disturbances in Emotion

Disruptions or abnormalities in the experience or expression of emotions, which may impact an individual's mental health or social interactions.

Ethnic Identity Formation

The process through which individuals develop a sense of belonging to their culture or ethnic group, including understanding and acceptance of their cultural heritage.

Ethnic Identity Search

The process through which individuals explore and seek to understand their culture, heritage, and lineage, often seen as a component of personal identity formation.