Solved

A Social Worker Wishes to Examine the Effectiveness of an Innovative

question 2

Multiple Choice

A social worker wishes to examine the effectiveness of an innovative method for the treatment of people with a diagnosis of pedophilia. She suspects that it may improve symptoms among some clients, but may make them worse among others. However, she would like to learn if the intervention makes a statistically significant difference in client behaviors. What statistical test should she use?

Definitions:

Dual Factor Theory

Dual Factor Theory, also known as Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory, proposes that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from two separate sets of factors—motivation factors that lead to job satisfaction and hygiene factors that prevent dissatisfaction.

Hygiene Factors

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, aspects of the work environment that can cause dissatisfaction if missing, such as salary, company policies, and working conditions, but do not necessarily motivate when improved.

Need-Based Theories

A group of theories in psychology that focus on understanding the different needs that motivate human behavior and actions.

Motivation

The inner drive or process that stimulates and directs human behavior towards achieving personal or organizational goals.