Some Therapies Work Better Than Others for Specific Disorders

question 97

Multiple Choice

Some therapies work better than others for specific disorders. For example, __________.

• A) phobias are best treated using behavior therapies.
• B) cognitive therapy is more effective than behavior therapy for panic disorder.
• C) psychotherapy is of no use and possibly harmful for bipolar disorder.
• D) all of the above

Identify the steps and considerations in implementing a changing criterion design.

Grasp the necessity of multiple data points and clear axes in effective graph presentation.

Acknowledge the advantages and disadvantages of using the alternating treatments design.

Understand the purpose and method of evaluating the effects of interventions in an A-B design setting.

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Definitions:

Pain Assessment Scales

Tools or systems used to quantify the intensity of pain experienced by an individual, facilitating appropriate pain management strategies.

Effective Teaching

Techniques and practices that significantly enhance student learning and understanding.

Patient Pain

The subjective experience of discomfort or distress reported by a patient, which may result from various medical conditions or procedures.

PCA

Patient-Controlled Analgesia, a method of pain management that allows the patient to control their medicine intake.