Which prevention and treatment option used in informed decision making regarding behavioral health assessment and treatment has the strongest evidence base?
a. Standards
b. Algorithms
c. Best practices
d. Practice guidelines
B
Algorithms and protocols are the most specific set of treatment decisions based on the strongest evidence base. Standards identify all possible prevention and treatment options, whereas best practices and practice guidelines are broader than algorithms and protocols.
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