Which of the Following Is True Regarding the General Effectiveness

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the general effectiveness of hypnosis for the treatment of problems such as anxiety and depression?

• A) There is no evidence that hypnosis is an effective form of therapy.
• B) Hypnosis is typically more effective than other forms of therapy.
• C) Hypnosis is effective for 75% of all patients.
• D) Hypnosis can be moderately effective, especially when combined with other proven treatments.

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Definitions:

P > .05

Indicates that the probability of obtaining the observed data under the null hypothesis exceeds 5%, typically leading to failing to reject the null hypothesis.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis suggesting no significant difference or effect, serving as the default assumption to be tested against the alternative hypothesis.

Region

A specified area or division within a larger context, whether geographical, spatial, or conceptual, identified by certain characteristics or boundaries.

Null Hypothesis

A statement used in statistics that suggests no significant difference or effect exists.