The Observed Impact of Routine Psychotherapy May Be Weak for Two

question 11

Multiple Choice

The observed impact of routine psychotherapy may be weak for two separate reasons:

• A) most patients are not committed to getting better and most therapists do not provide evidence-based treatments
• B) most patients attend too few sessions and most patients are not committed to getting better.
• C) studies do not assess treatment effectively
• D) most patients attend too few sessions and most therapists do not provide evidence-based treatments

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Definitions:

Job Involvement

The degree to which an individual is engaged, enthusiastic, and interested in their work.

Rational Commitment

A form of commitment based on logical reasoning from an individual about the benefits of maintaining a relationship or agreement.

Emotional Commitment

The level of psychological attachment an individual has towards an organization, influencing their willingness to contribute and stay.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state in which an individual experiences discomfort or tension from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.