With Regard to Assessing the Effectiveness of the Various Models

question 69

Multiple Choice

With regard to assessing the effectiveness of the various models of abnormality, which model BEST lends itself to laboratory testing?

• A) Psychodynamic
• B) Cognitive-behavioral
• C) Humanistic-existential
• D) Sociocultural

---

Definitions:

Interaction Effect

The effect on a dependent variable that arises from the combination of two or more independent variables, rather than from any single variable.

Dependent Variables

Variables in an experiment or study that are expected to change as a result of changes in the independent variable.

F-Ratio Statistic

The F-ratio statistic is utilized in statistical analysis, specifically ANOVA, to compare the variance between groups to the variance within groups, aiding in understanding if the means between two or more groups are significantly different.

Between-Group Variance

Between-group variance refers to the variation in data points that can be attributed to the differences in conditions or treatments across groups in an experiment.