In using the same test more than once during the course of therapy, the psychologist is most likely trying to gauge the course of symptoms over time or the __________
A) acceptability of the treatment recommendations
B) effect of treatment
C) validity of the diagnosis
D) baseline frequency of symptoms
Answer: B
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