Discredited psychological treatments and tests: A Delphi poll.

@article{Norcross2006DiscreditedPT,
  title={Discredited psychological treatments and tests: A Delphi poll.},
  author={John C. Norcross and Gerald P. Koocher and Ariele Garofalo},
  journal={Professional Psychology: Research and Practice},
  year={2006},
  volume={37},
  pages={515-522}
}
In the context of intense interest in evidence-based practice (EBP), the authors sought to establish consensus on discredited psychological treatments and assessments using Delphi methodology. A panel of 101 experts participated in a 2-stage survey, reporting familiarity with 59 treatments and 30 as 
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