The process of identifying those who have characteristics that the researcher wants to include or exclude in the study is called ______.
A. manipulating the variables
B. a quasi-experiment
C. a pretest/posttest design
D. prescreening
Ans: D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. illusions b. hallucinations c. delusions d. obsessions
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