In an evaluation of an intervention that seeks to reduce depression scores among the frail elderly, the mean of the experimental group is 30, the mean of the control group is 60, and the standard deviation is 10. Cohen's d effect size is
A) 3
B) minus 3
C) 30
D) ?10
A
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b. protect professionals from lawsuits. c. set standards that must be followed no matter the situation. d. enhance the image of the helping professions.
A pronounced improvement has occurred in client behavior, but the ultimate goals have not yet been achieved. In such a case, a single-system design has demonstrated that the intervention is
a. statistically effective. b. therapeutically effective. c. experimentally effective. d. substantively effective.
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List three ways that social action groups can empower group members.
What will be an ideal response?