EST's meet all of the following criteria EXCEPT:
A) use of no-treatment control, alternative treatment, and placebo treatment groups.
B) a specific population with a specific identified problem.
C) use of reliable and valid outcome measures.
D) treatment based on theoretical orientation vs. use of a written treatment manual.

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ESTs typically use treatment manuals and protocols to ensure consistency and replicability of the treatment across different therapists and settings, rather than relying solely on theoretical orientation. Therefore, D is the only choice that does not accurately describe an essential characteristic of ESTs. A, B, and C are all accurate criteria for identifying ESTs.

EST's Meet All of the Following Criteria EXCEPT