Which of the Following Is Most Often Used for Measuring

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most often used for measuring the effectiveness of new drugs using therapy outcome studies?

• A)Experimental group
• B)Placebo control group
• C)Simple control group
• D)Wait list control group

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

A technique based on operant conditioning principles used to change or modify problematic behaviors by manipulating environmental factors and consequences.

Vicarious Reinforcement

Learning that occurs through observing the consequences of another person's actions and then modifying one's own behavior.

Manipulating

In psychology, refers to influencing or controlling others in a skillful but often unfair or deceitful way.

Self-efficacy

A rephrased definition: The confidence in one's own ability to achieve desired outcomes through one's actions.