Which of the following is true about EMDR as a treatment for children?
A) It has never been experimentally evaluated.
B) It involves dreaming about traumatic events while in Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep.
C) It has been shown to be more effective than placebo in adults, but the mechanism by which it works is unknown.
D) It has been shown to be effective in adults but harmful in children.

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EMDR has been experimentally evaluated and shown to be effective in adults, but the mechanism by which it works is still unknown. There is limited research on the effectiveness of EMDR in children, but some studies suggest it may also be effective for them. Option A is incorrect because EMDR has been evaluated in research. Option B is incorrect because dreaming about traumatic events while in REM sleep is not a part of EMDR therapy. Option D is incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that EMDR is harmful to children.

Which of the Following Is True About EMDR as a Treatment