What is a matched-groups design? Give an example of a research question that you could use a matched-groups design to study.
What will be an ideal response?
A matched-groups design uses participants who are matched, or made equivalent, on a variable or variables (matching variable) that correlate(s) with the dependent variable, thus reducing the error variance due to individual differences.
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Why would a counselor use the DSM?
a. To determine if a client met criteria for a psychological disorder b. To select treatment goals for an adult client c. To assist in test scoring and interpretation d. To choose an appropriate intake interview to administer
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Group work refers to treatment including couples or families. 2. The majority of individuals who participate in addiction treatment engage in group work. 3. Typically, mutual and self-help groups are used in conjunction with formal treatment. 4. Addiction has been termed “a disease of isolation.” 5. The only group format used among addiction groups are counseling/psychotherapy groups.
Which of the following is not a type of residential or inpatient setting?
a. Substance abuse hospital b. Elementary school c. Psychiatric hospital d. Correctional facility
Friendships typically develop between youth who:
a. Have varied interests b. Share similar struggles c. Are ethnically diverse d. Are a different gender