What Was the Outcome of Project MATCH That Compared the Different

question 80

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of Project MATCH that compared the different interventions designed to help people with alcohol dependency: cognitive-behavioral intervention, motivational interviewing and enhancement, and a 12-step program based on the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) model?

• A)Motivational interviewing and enhancement is generally more effective in terms of helping people with alcohol dependency.
• B)Combining cognitive-behavioral intervention with motivational interviewing and enhancement proved to be the most effective intervention.
• C)The three interventions were equally effective in reducing drinking behavior and preventing relapse over the following year.
• D)The AA-based 12-step program was the most effective for treating alcohol dependence.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a specific stimulus as a result of consistent pairing with another stimulus.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce anxiety or fear through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation exercises.

Relaxation Training

Techniques designed to teach individuals how to reduce stress and tension in the body, promoting a state of calm.