Imagine That a Researcher Tests a New Form of Psychotherapy

question 47

Essay

Imagine that a researcher tests a new form of psychotherapy for depression by randomly assigning depressed people to two groups: one that receives the psychotherapy and one that receives no treatment. Imagine further after a month the treatment group is significantly less depressed than the control group. Explain why this does not constitute good evidence that the new psychotherapy works.

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Definitions:

LUMO

The Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital is the orbital with the lowest energy level capable of accepting an electron.

1,3-Butadiene

An organic compound that is a simple conjugated diene with the formula C4H6, known for its role in the production of synthetic rubber.

Allylic Carbons

Atoms of carbon that are positioned next to a carbon-carbon double bond in a molecule, often exhibiting unique reactivity due to their position.

Cholesterol

A waxy substance found in the lipids (fats) in the blood, essential for the creation of vitamin D, steroid hormones, and bile acids, but high levels can lead to health risks.