What Is the Value of Using an ABAB Design

question 187

Multiple Choice

What is the value of using an ABAB design?

• A) Generalizability is ensured.
• B) Subjects can be selected randomly.
• C) The effects of a single form of treatment are studied twice in the same subject.
• D) It permits the study of the effects of multiple forms of treatment on a single subject.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Pertaining to or arising from the sympathetic nervous system, often described as promoting arousal and energy expenditure.

Parasympathetic

A component of the autonomic nervous system responsible for energy conservation, it decelerates the heart rate, enhances the activity of intestines and glands, and loosens the sphincter muscles.

Psychoneuroimmunology

The study of the effects of psychological factors such as stress, emotions, thoughts, and behavior on the immune system.

Immune System

The Immune System is the body's defense mechanism against pathogens, consisting of a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infection and disease.