In many ways, the scientist-practitioner gap centers around which of the following questions?

a. Can the effectiveness of psychotherapy be studied scientifically?
b. Should therapists be allowed to use their patients in scientific experiments?
c. Should psychology researchers all be required to be trained as therapists?
d. Should therapists be required to use a control group when treating patients?

Answer: a

Psychology

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