One Group of Ocean Voyagers Is Given a New but Untested

question 21

Multiple Choice

One group of ocean voyagers is given a new but untested pill for seasickness and a second group is given an inactive pill. Neither the voyagers nor the experimental researchers know which group has received the new pill. In this experiment, the investigators are making use of

• A) systematic desensitization.
• B) meta-analysis.
• C) counterconditioning.
• D) the double-blind procedure.

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The degree to which two or more aspects are in agreement, alignment, or harmony.

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The state of being out of harmony or not matching up, often leading to misunderstanding or conflict.

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