Which of the Following Statements About Psychotherapy Is FALSE

question 271

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about psychotherapy is FALSE?

• A) The vast majority of people who experience the symptoms of a psychological disorder seek the help of a mental health professional.
• B) The term spontaneous remission refers to the improvement of symptoms that sometimes occurs simply over the passage of time.
• C) In recent years, hundreds of studies have evaluated the effectiveness of the major forms of psychotherapy.
• D) Research studies that evaluate the effectiveness of psychotherapy often vary in terms of which types of psychotherapy they compare, which psychological disorders they study, and how they measure improvement.

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Definitions:

DSM-5 Criteria

The diagnostic criteria outlined in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, used as a standard classification of mental disorders.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

A behavioral disorder in children characterized by constant disobedience, hostility, and defiance towards authority figures.

Social Factors

Elements within a society that influence the behavior, attitudes, and development of its members, such as family, education, and economic status.

Conduct Disorder

A pattern of repetitive behavior in which the rights of others or social norms are violated.