Asked by Alanys Ruíz on Jul 28, 2024

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In the treatment of depression, the advantages of Therapies over psychotherapy are that Therapies

A) are more likely to be successful, and produce more long-lasting benefits.
B) are less expensive, and generally produce benefits more rapidly.
C) produce more predictable results and produce fewer side-effects.
D) produce improvements in both mood and intelligence.

Therapies

Treatments intended to relieve or heal disorders, typically involving some form of talking, physical, or occupational methods.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment approach involving psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction with adults, to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.

Predictable Results

Outcomes or consequences that can be reasonably foreseen or expected based on certain conditions or previous experiences.

  • Scrutinize the comparative advantages and limitations of drug therapy and psychotherapy in the context of depression management.
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Mitchell AngelesAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Therapies are less expensive and produce benefits more rapidly than psychotherapy. However, there is no evidence to suggest therapies are more likely to be successful or produce more long-lasting benefits. Therapies may also have side-effects, making choice C incorrect. The idea that therapies produce improvements in both mood and intelligence is not supported by research, making choice D incorrect.