Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy Vary in Their Attempt

question 15

Multiple Choice

Studies evaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy vary in their attempt to evaluate particular psychotherapies and disorders. They also vary in how they measure improvement. To deal with this diversity and arrive at general conclusions, researchers often combine the results of similar studies using a statistical technique called:

• A) meta-analysis.
• B) eclecticism.
• C) contingency management.
• D) spontaneous remission.

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Definitions:

Growth Needs

Psychological requirements that drive personal development, self-improvement, and the fulfillment of one's potential.

ERG Theory

A theory of human motivation developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes core needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.

Satisfied Need

A requirement or desire that has been fulfilled, contributing to an individual's contentment or well-being.

ERG Theory

A motivation theory that categorizes human needs into existence, relatedness, and growth.