The best outcome studies for evaluating the effectiveness of psychotherapy typically use

A) virtual reality.
B) token economies.
C) randomized clinical trials.
D) EMDR.

Randomized Clinical Trials

A type of scientific experiment which aims to reduce bias when testing the effectiveness of new treatments, where participants are randomly assigned to either the treatment or control group.

Virtual Reality

A simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world, often involving interactive 3D environments.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a psychotherapy treatment designed to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories.