In a study by Finn, one group of students received feedback about the MMPI-2, whereas another group received an equal amount of supportive, nondirective psychotherapy instead of the feedback. Which group showed greater gains in self- esteem and symptom relief?
A) the MMPI-2 feedback group
B) the nondirective psychotherapy group
C) both groups showed equal gains in self-esteem, etc.

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The MMPI-2 feedback group showed greater gains in self-esteem and symptom relief compared to the nondirective psychotherapy group. This suggests that receiving specific feedback about one's psychological assessment can be more beneficial in certain aspects of mental health improvement than engaging in supportive, nondirective psychotherapy without targeted feedback.

In a Study by Finn, One Group of Students Received