A study of the treatment effectiveness for substance-use disorders found that therapists showed widely different rates of effectiveness. Which of the following was a key factor that seemed important in accounting for the success of some of the therapists?

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The key factor that seemed important in accounting for the success of some of the therapists is possession of strong interpersonal skills. It means the therapist's ability to establish a positive and collaborative relationship with the client is more important than adherence to specific techniques, increased years of experience in therapy, or strong belief in a single theoretical orientation.

A Study of the Treatment Effectiveness for Substance-Use Disorders Found