Recent research on the effectiveness of cognitive-behaviour therapy for schizophrenia finds _. The next step for research will be .

A) moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms that are sustained over time; examining the impact upon functioning
B) moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms, sustained over time, and with positive impact on functioning ; examining predictors of response to treatment
C) moderate benefits for positive symptoms ; examining impact on negative symptoms
D) moderate benefits for negative symptoms ; examining impact on positive symptoms
E) moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms ; whether benefits are sustained over time

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Recent research on the effectiveness of cognitive-behaviour therapy for schizophrenia finds ___________. The next step for research will be __________.

A) moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms that are sustained over time; examining the impact upon functioning
B) moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms, sustained over time, and with positive impact on functioning ; examining predictors of response to treatment
C) moderate benefits for positive symptoms ; examining impact on negative symptoms
D) moderate benefits for negative symptoms ; examining impact on positive symptoms
E) moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms ; whether benefits are sustained over time

Daniel Wallace · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The option B states that cognitive-behavioral therapy has moderate benefits for positive and negative symptoms and the benefits are sustained over time with a positive impact on functioning. The next step for research will be to examine predictors of response to treatment, which is a valuable next step to determine which individuals would benefit the most from this therapy.

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