Which of the Following Statements About the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the effectiveness of psychotherapy is TRUE?

• A) Most people with psychological symptoms seek help from a mental health professional.
• B) Research has consistently shown that most people must be in psychotherapy for a year or longer before any significant improvements occur.
• C) The gains that people make as a result of psychotherapy, including brief forms of psychotherapy, tend to be long lasting.
• D) As a general rule, the benefits of psychotherapy are minimal when compared to the almost identical improvement rates of untreated people with psychological problems.

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