Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Manipulation refers to the researcher’s having some control over or ability to alter an event or condition of interest for an individual or group.
2. Dependent variables are influenced by and dependent on independent variables
3. Extraneous variables are considered to be either uncontrolled or unknown factors that can potentially affect the results or the response to the independent variable.
4. A Solomon Four-Group Design is not used often, mainly because it is expensive to conduct.
5. When the researcher is unable to use random assignment to groups, there are fewer threats to the internal validity of the study because there are possible differences between the group members prior to the intervention.
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
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a. Conveyance of empathic understanding b. Therapist display of authenticity c. Mutual patient-therapist self-disclosure d. Therapist control of the outcome
There is little evidence suggesting that
a. formats other than the Minnesota model are at all effective. b. the Minnesota model can be applied to illicit drug abuse. c. it is necessary to include a 12-step group as part of the treatment process. d. 28 days is long enough to make a meaningful change in personality.
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b. evaluation and certification. c. diagnostic workup. d. service planning.