Imagine That You Are a Researcher Conducting a Study on the Effectiveness

question 77

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are a researcher conducting a study on the effectiveness of a new treatment that is hoped will be beneficial in helping alcoholics reduce their drinking. It is MOST important for you to

• A) know if alcoholism is a moral weakness or not.
• B) know if alcoholism is a disease or not.
• C) provide an operational definition of alcoholism.
• D) know how the medical and psychological community currently define alcoholism.

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Definitions:

Depressed People

Individuals experiencing a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger.

Drinking Problem

A condition where an individual's consumption of alcohol causes harm to their health, social life, or both.

Under the Influence

This term refers to being under the effect of substances, like drugs or alcohol, which can alter one's cognition, mood, or behavior.

Denial

A mental coping strategy in which a person denies the existence of certain real-life facts, effectively shielding themselves from recognizing external truths.