Which of the Following Summarizes the Research Evaluating Psychological and Pharmacological

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following summarizes the research evaluating psychological and pharmacological treatments for depression?

• A)Antidepressant medication is the most effective approach.
• B)Cognitive therapy is the most effective approach.
• C)Antidepressants and cognitive therapy are both effective forms of treatment.
• D)Antidepressants work better on more severe depression and cognitive therapy works better with milder depression.

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Definitions:

Third Variable Problem

The circumstance where a variable that has not been measured accounts for the relationship between two other variables. Third variables are also known as confounds.

American Psychological Association

A professional organization representing psychology in the United States, aimed at advancing psychology as a science, a profession, and as a means of promoting health and human welfare.

APA Guidelines

Standards set by the American Psychological Association that govern ethics, research, and practice within the field of psychology.

Cognitive Approach

A psychological framework that focuses on mental processes such as perception, memory, and thinking, as essential components in understanding behavior.