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The effectiveness of psychotherapy has been assessed both through clients' perspectives and through controlled research studies. What have such assessments found?

A) Clients' perceptions and controlled studies alike strongly affirm the effectiveness of psychotherapy.
B) Whereas clients' perceptions strongly affirm the effectiveness of psychotherapy,studies point to more modest results.
C) Whereas studies strongly affirm the effectiveness of psychotherapy,many clients feel dissatisfied with their progress.
D) Clients' perceptions and controlled studies alike paint a very mixed picture of the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result or outcome.

Psychotherapy

A treatment approach involving psychological methods, typically involving conversations with a therapist, to help someone overcome emotional or behavioral problems.

Controlled Research

A scientific investigation that involves manipulation and control of variables to determine cause and effect relationships.

  • Investigate the results of psychotherapy and the effect of influences such as the placebo effect.
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