Regarding psychotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Therapy is not equally effective for all problems with chances of improvement being fairly good for phobias, low self-esteem, some sexual problems, and marital conflicts.
b. For many people, the major benefit of psychotherapy is that it provides comfort, support, and a way to make constructive changes.
c. Some therapies encourage personal growth for people who are functioning effectively.
d. Therapy can provide most individuals with a complete personal transformation of the psyche.
ANSWER: d
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