What does it mean to say that a therapy has "empirical support"?
a. Insurance companies prefer it.
b. Therapists prefer to use it.
c. Research studies confirm that it is effective compared to no treatment and possibly compared to other alternatives.
d. Research studies demonstrate that it can do a better job than drugs.
Answer: C
Rationale: The term "empirical" implies that something has been verified by observation and testing, rather than opinion or "feeling."
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