Which of the Following Most Accurately Summarizes the Results of Outcome

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately summarizes the results of outcome research on different forms of psychotherapy?

• A)Despite decades of research there is little evidence that psychotherapy is effective.
• B)Psychotherapy is effective,and many types of psychotherapy share key "active ingredients."
• C)Psychoanalytic treatment tends to be superior to other treatments because it is the only one that seeks to uncover underlying causes of disorders.
• D)Various forms of psychotherapy are so radically different that it is not possible to offer definitive conclusions concerning their effectiveness.

Analyze the implications of sampling bias on statistical inference.

Identify and describe methods for selecting sample populations.

Understand the distinction between parameters and statistics.

Describe the process and importance of stratified sampling in research.

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Definitions:

Personal Trauma

Emotional or psychological injury resulting from an intensely distressing event experienced by an individual.

Sexual Dysfunctions

Disorders related to any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevent individuals from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity.

United States

A country located primarily in North America, composed of 50 states, a federal district, and various territories.