Therapy Analogues and Clinical Trials in Psychotherapy Research

摘要: The evaluation of psychotherapy continues to be a major topic in clinical psychology and psychiatry.1 Research is frequently designed determine the efficacy particular techniques, relative effectiveness alternative treatments, combination treatments that maximize change, variety related questions (see Kazdin, 1980). Identification effective techniques high priority for several reasons. First, estimates number persons population at large who experience psychiatric dysfunction or problems living might benefit from treatment have been as 15% 25% (e.g., President’s Commission on Mental Health, 1978). Thus, social, economic, personal repercussions mental health present are extensive (Kiesler, Although not expected alleviate all problems, certainly availability would interest body consumers directly.