PSYC 3083 Study Guide - Schizophrenia, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Person-Centered Therapy
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Pxs=problems has been a formal practice for a little over 100 years for nearly 50 of those, was not empirically studied. Rogers began by recording/studying therapy sessions psychotherapy research remains controversial argument over how research needs to be conducted & then used to guide practice some say therapy not suited to systematic research is very difficult to do. However - era of accountability (service providers asked 2 show evidence justifying what they do) those who pay the bill (health care agencies, government agencies) demand accountability. Many practitioners say therapy is 2 hard 2 study. Say are plenty of case histories & testimonials that demonstrate effectiveness of psychotherapy are testimonials of therapists & clients who say they"ve observed that a given form of psychotherapy works. However, case history/testimonials r unreliable & can"t serve as basis for systematic conclusions. 1 reason - people tend 2 see what they expect 2 see.
