Because it helps to maintain objectivity, the most effective approach for treating persons with sexual problems is usually
1. medical.
2. individual.
3. a team approach.
4. psychoanalytical.
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The team approach is usually more effective in treating individuals with sexual problems, because it helps to maintain objectivity and prevents any one member from becoming too involved in a client's treatment.
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