Two large studies have examined the effectiveness of various treatments for OCD. What were the central findings of these two studies (POTS I and POTS II)?

a. Sertraline and CBT were approximately equally effective in treating OCD in youths.
b. A combination of sertraline and CBT was the most effective treatment for OCD in youths.
c. Sertraline was most effective when coupled with information regarding exposure and response prevention, but whether the exposure and response prevention was led by a therapist or led by parents did not influence the effectiveness.
d. CBT was only effective when led by a trained therapist and the addition of sertraline did not increase the effectiveness of treatment.


b. A combination of sertraline and CBT was the most effective treatment for OCD in youths.

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