Based on the Work of Canadian Researchers Looking into Treatment

question 80

Multiple Choice

Based on the work of Canadian researchers looking into treatment interventions for hypochondriasis, which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Medications are by far the best treatment approach for patients with hypochondriasis
• B) Compared to medication and other types of psychological therapies, CBT produces better results in patients with hypochondriasis
• C) Compared to medication and CBT, psychodynamic therapies produce better results in patients with hypochondriasis
• D) Medication, CBT, and psychodynamic therapies are equally effective for patients with hypochondriasis

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A series of social psychology experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, measuring the willingness of study participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Obedience

The act of following the directions, commands, or instructions from someone in authority.

Obedience Rates

The percentage or extent to which individuals comply with commands or requests from authoritative figures.

Voice-Feedback

The process of receiving auditory feedback from one's own voice, which can influence self-perception and behavior.