Question

Project MATCH found that compared to established 12-step and CBT treatment for alcohol-dependent clients, the briefer form of Motivational Interviewing:

A) Was less effective in achieving abstinence
B) Showed similar outcomes in terms of abstinence
C) Resulted in more relapses
D) Was more effective for women than men

Answer 1

Project MATCH found that Motivational Interviewing had similar outcomes to 12-step programs and CBT treatments in terms of achieving abstinence among alcohol-dependent clients.

Step-by-step explanation:

Project MATCH explored the effectiveness of different treatment modalities for alcohol-dependent clients, including 12-step programs, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Among these, Motivational Interviewing was found to have similar outcomes in terms of abstinence when compared to the more established 12-step and CBT treatments. Despite being a briefer intervention, it did not result in more relapses nor was it less effective in achieving abstinence. However, it was suggested that therapeutic approaches require commitment to change thinking and behaviors, which may indicate that individual differences, such as gender, could influence the effectiveness of these treatments.