Holly has recently entered therapy for a major depressive disorder at an important "down" period in her life. Her therapist suggests that she and Holly will work together to identify and change Holly's irrational thinking. After six weeks, Holly feels less depressed. Suppose, however, that the change resulted not from the therapy but rather from the normal "ups and downs" that people experience. This suggests that clinicians need to consider the impact of ________ on therapeutic outcomes.

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Spontaneous remission is when symptoms improve without any specific treatment. In this scenario, if Holly's improvement was due to spontaneous remission rather than therapy, it highlights the need for clinicians to consider this possibility when evaluating the effectiveness of treatment.

Holly Has Recently Entered Therapy for a Major Depressive Disorder