Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Summarizes the Results

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately summarizes the results of the thousands of psychotherapy efficacy studies that have been conducted?

• A) Psychotherapy doesn't work.
• B) Psychotherapy works.
• C) Psychotherapy with female clients works; psychotherapy with male clients doesn't work.
• D) It is not possible to determine whether psychotherapy works.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and breathing.

Fear of Heights

Also known as acrophobia, it is an anxiety disorder characterized by an extreme fear of high places.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that controls the body's responses to perceived threats, activating the fight or flight response.

Reduce Stress

Strategies or actions aimed at decreasing physical, emotional, or mental tension, strain, or discomfort.