How does the effect size (listed in your text as standard deviation units) of psychotherapy compare to the effect size of the use of chemotherapy in reducing the mortality associated with breast cancer?
a. The effect sizes are similar and small.
b. The effect sizes are similar and large.
c. The effect size for chemotherapy is larger.
d. The effect size for psychotherapy is larger.
Answer: d.
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