In Response to Tom Cruise's 2006 Remarks Criticizing Psychiatrists for Using

Multiple Choice

In response to Tom Cruise's 2006 remarks criticizing psychiatrists for using harmful techniques, such as shock therapy and overprescribing drugs, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) referred to the many research studies showing the effectiveness of certain drugs in the treatment of mental disorders. It further argued that psychotherapy is used effectively to treat such problems. Who should people believe and why?

A) Tom Cruise, because his argument is based on his extensive reading about the dangers of psychological and psychiatric treatments.
B) Tom Cruise, because he does not have a conflict of interest, unlike the psychiatrists who prescribe drugs.
C) The APA, because its counterargument is based on scientific research and Cruise may not know about effective treatments.
D) Neither, because both have a vested interest in their respective positions without providing any good evidence in support.