Which statement regarding outcome evaluations is false?
a) Outcome evaluations can never be both statistically and clinically meaningful at the same time.
b) The patient's actual level of functioning post-treatment is crucial.
c) Outcome measures must be reliable and valid.
d) The amount of change should be measured in outcome evaluations.
Ans: a) Outcome evaluations can never be both statistically and clinically meaningful at the same time.
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a. girls are genetically more docile and conforming than boys b. girls are more empathetic than boys, so they don't want to hurt feelings by disagreeing. c. girls are trained by their mothers to be "agreeable," while boys are trained by their fathers to be "confrontational.". d. girls value harmony and don't want people to start arguing.
Thought-stopping procedures involve all of the following EXCEPT
a. writing disgusting and disturbing scenes involving the thoughts you wish to eliminate. b. using mild punishment to suppress upsetting mental images and negative internal "talk.". c. setting aside time each day to practice shouting "Stop" aloud each time you think an unwanted thought. d. shouting "Stop" covertly rather than aloud whenever upsetting thoughts occur.
Evidence that learning has occurred is seen in
a. published research studies. b. changes in thinking. c. changes in behavior. d. emotional stability.
In the treatment of schizophrenia, an advantage of the atypical antipsychotics over typical antipsychotics is their
A. lack of side effects. B. superiority in treating positive symptoms. C. superiority in treating negative symptoms. D. ability to enhance dopamine activity.