A group of mental health professionals specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Based on current empirical evidence, these professionals would be well advised to
a. stick with one specific mode of treatment for all disorders.
b. use medications with their more severe cases.
c. use any combination of treatments, because they all appear equally effective with all anxiety disorders.
d. select specific treatments according to specific symptoms exhibited by their patients.
Answer: d.
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