What is a quasi-experimental design? Please define and provide an example of a study which uses this type of design.
What will be an ideal response?
The definition of a quasi-experimental design is one in which there is a manipulation that is controlled by the researcher but no random assignment to groups.
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Marsha Linehan, the founder of DBT, prefers to characterize her treatment approach as:
a. an expanded behavior therapy. c. a mindfulness-based approach. b. a cognitive-behavior therapy. d. a cognitive therapy.
Which of the following is NOT a reason that elimination and sleep disorders are considered psychological disorders in the DSM-5?
a. They reflect a fundamental delay or deviation from a typical developmental trajectory. b. They illustrate the relationship between physical and behavioral health because medical treatment alone is often insufficient. c. They occur within the context of the caregiver relationship and are likely best viewed as existing between parents and children. d. They reflect genetic issues passed down from parents to children.
Males aged _____ years have the highest risk of violence
A. 10-16 B. 14-20 C. 15-24 D. 18-30
When a client has been referred to counseling by a third party the interviewer should
a) Disclose to the client his or her awareness of the referral b) Assess the client's emotional reaction and attitude about the referral c) Openly discuss the referral to promote a transparent interview process d) All of the above