Compared to the years following WWII, which of the following represents a change in psychotherapy because of changes in health insurance (such as the development of HMOs)?

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The development of HMOs and changes in health insurance led to an increase in research on the effectiveness of different types of psychotherapy. This is because insurance companies wanted to ensure that they were paying for treatments that were actually effective. This increase in research has led to changes in the approach to psychotherapy, as therapists are now more likely to use evidence-based practices. Option A is incorrect because while more people may have insurance, it does not necessarily lead to longer therapy sessions. Option B is incorrect because the number of diagnoses listed in DSM-IV does not directly impact the length of therapy sessions. Option C is incorrect because the Freudian approach to psychotherapy has not become increasingly popular with the development of HMOs.

Compared to the Years Following WWII, Which of the Following