Research on the Alcoholics Anonymous program suggests that it is ____
A) superior to individual psychotherapy
B) associated with increased feelings of self-efficacy, active coping, and the motivation to stop drinking, which are all predictors of a positive outcome
C) superior to hospitalization
D) effective for 95 percent of members who remain in the program for a period of two years

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Research on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has shown that participation in the program can lead to increased feelings of self-efficacy, active coping, and the motivation to stop drinking. These factors are important predictors of a positive outcome in the treatment of alcoholism. While AA has been found beneficial for many, claims of superiority to individual psychotherapy or hospitalization, and the specific effectiveness rate of 95% for those who remain in the program for two years, are not supported by the broad consensus of research literature.

Research on the Alcoholics Anonymous Program Suggests That It Is