Which Therapy Emphasizes Empirical Evaluation and the Application of Psychological

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which therapy emphasizes empirical evaluation and the application of psychological science to treating clinical problems?

• A) ego analysis
• B) cognitive-behavior therapy
• C) humanistic therapy
• D) psychoanalytic therapy

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when introduced following a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Psychologists

Professionals specialized in the study of the mind and behavior, working in various fields such as clinical, counseling, educational, and research settings.

Discriminate

To differentiate or make a distinction in treatment or preference often based on prejudicial grounds.

Spanked

Punished by hitting on the buttocks with an open hand, a disciplinary action often used on children.