Explain what is meant by the "justification of effort" effect in regard to psychotherapy

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
• Therapy cannot be objectively evaluated simply by examining testimonials from clients.
• Clients who have spent time, money, and effort in therapy are likely to say that it was effective because they are "justifying their effort" in that way.

Psychology

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