A common problem with the inclusion of testimonials as support for treatments in websites such as the mock website for Deep Mind Therapy is that testimonials:
A) are not balanced, showing a confirmatory bias for the ones included.
B) show only that everyday individuals have found the treatment useful.
C) make it seem as if the treatments are not useful for all kinds of people.
D) occur mostly in web-based sites and reduce the credibility of such sites.

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Testimonials often have a confirmatory bias, as they are typically selected by the organization or individual providing the treatment. This can make the testimonials seem one-sided and not reflective of a balanced view of the treatment's effectiveness.

A Common Problem with the Inclusion of Testimonials as Support