PrepTest 46, Section 3, Question 5
Psychologist: Because of a perceived social stigma against psychotherapy, and because of age discrimination on the part of some professionals, some elderly people feel discouraged about trying psychotherapy. They should not be, however, for many younger people have greatly benefited from it, and people in later life have certain advantages over the young�such as breadth of knowledge, emotional maturity, and interpersonal skills�that contribute to the likelihood of a positive outcome.
Psychologist: Because of a perceived social stigma against psychotherapy, and because of age discrimination on the part of some professionals, some elderly people feel discouraged about trying psychotherapy. They should not be, however, for many younger people have greatly benefited from it, and people in later life have certain advantages over the young�such as breadth of knowledge, emotional maturity, and interpersonal skills�that contribute to the likelihood of a positive outcome.
Psychologist: Because of a perceived social stigma against psychotherapy, and because of age discrimination on the part of some professionals, some elderly people feel discouraged about trying psychotherapy. They should not be, however, for many younger people have greatly benefited from it, and people in later life have certain advantages over the young�such as breadth of knowledge, emotional maturity, and interpersonal skills�that contribute to the likelihood of a positive outcome.
Psychologist: Because of a perceived social stigma against psychotherapy, and because of age discrimination on the part of some professionals, some elderly people feel discouraged about trying psychotherapy. They should not be, however, for many younger people have greatly benefited from it, and people in later life have certain advantages over the young�such as breadth of knowledge, emotional maturity, and interpersonal skills�that contribute to the likelihood of a positive outcome.
Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main conclusion of the psychologist's argument?
Certain psychotherapists practice age discrimination.
Elderly people are better able to benefit from psychotherapy than are younger people.
Elderly people should not be reluctant to undergo psychotherapy.
Characteristics associated with maturity are important factors in psychotherapy's success.
Elderly people are less inclined to try psychotherapy than are younger people.
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