A major concern with using self-help books rather than seeking out professional guidance and assistance is that
A) self-help authors are just writing them to make money rather than help people.
B) the claims made in most self-help books have never been scientifically tested.
C) few clinicians would ever recommend such materials to their clients.
D) self-help books tend to challenge conventional wisdom and are more effective than seeing a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist.
Answer: B
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a. true b. false