Which of the following does NOT represent a confound to determining the efficacy of a treatment?

A) Self-ratings by clients who want to justify their time and expense.
B) Outcome studies that do not support the treatment approach.
C) Other-reports by family members who want to see someone improve.
D) Independent evaluations by clinicians invested in a particular school of thought.

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Natnicha Samngamya · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Self-ratings by clients, other-reports by family members, and independent evaluations by clinicians invested in a particular school of thought can all potentially represent confounds to determining the efficacy of a treatment. However, outcome studies that do not support the treatment approach are not confounds, but rather important information that should be considered in determining the efficacy of the treatment.

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