Describe the role of computer-mediated therapy when using behavioral treatments.

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Online environments can accommodate most behavioral treatments, to some extent,
because these treatments are more structured and consistently implemented than less-directive treatments. As early as the 1960s, the use of computer-based therapy techniques was shown to be effective in the assessment and treatment of a number of disorders, whether as an adjunct to treatment, as a platform for a virtual support group, or as a standalone treatment.

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a. symptoms from any physical assault. b. symptoms from intentional physical assault. c. symptoms from emotional and physical assault. d. symptoms from sexual assault only.

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A common procedure used to guard against content bias during test development is to: a. calculate the generalizability coefficients for diverse groups

b. administer the instrument to diverse groups and gather their feedback on the test content. c. have a panel of diverse individuals review the instrument. d. consult with the diversity committee of the relevant professional organization.

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The shifting of management of programs from government to nongovernment organizations is termed ______.

A. rational choice B. privatization C. social engineering D. scientific management

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What theory is the basis of behavioral therapy?

a. Personality theory b. Learning theory c. Psychopathology theory d. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs e. Existential theory

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