The extent to which a psychotherapy works in "real-world" settings (such as clinics, private practices, and hospitals) is best described as the ______ of that form of psychotherapy.

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The term "effectiveness" refers to the extent to which a treatment or intervention works in real-world settings, outside of controlled research environments. This includes factors such as patient diversity, therapist training and experience, and the availability of resources. In contrast, "efficacy" refers to how well a treatment works under ideal, controlled conditions in research studies.

The Extent to Which a Psychotherapy Works in "Real-World" Settings