Psychology A-Level
Empirical disputing
What Empirical disputing means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Empirical disputing
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Reference: AQA
The therapist disputes the client's beliefs by asking for the evidence.
Topics that use Empirical disputing
- Clinical Psychology and Mental Health (AQA A-Level)
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