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• What is one strength of CBT?

  It is supported by research
• What did March et al (2007) compare in their study?

  The effects of CBT and antidepressant drugs
• What percentage of the CBT group showed significant improvement after 36 weeks?


  81%
• What does the study by March et al (2007) suggest about CBT?

  CBT is as effective as medication
• What is one limitation of CBT mentioned in the evaluation?

  It may not be suitable for all individuals
• Why might some patients struggle with CBT?

  Severe depression can hinder motivation
• What alternative treatment can be used if CBT is unsuitable?

  Antidepressant medication
• What is a limitation of CBT regarding its success?

  Success may depend on therapist-patient relationship
• What did Rosenzweig suggest about different psychotherapy methods?

  Differences may be small; focus on relationships
• What do many comparative reviews find about psychotherapy methods?

  Very small differences in effectiveness
• What is one limitation of CBT regarding its focus?

  It focuses too much on cognition
• How can CBT's focus on cognition be a limitation?

  It may minimize the importance of circumstances
• What might a patient living in poverty need to change?

  Their circumstances, not just their thoughts
• What is another limitation of CBT regarding its temporal focus?

  It focuses too much on the present
• How does CBT's focus on the present frustrate some patients?

  They want to discuss childhood experiences
• Why is CBT limited in its approach to depression?

  It does not consider past factors