Two Independent Groups the Most Serious Dilemma Posed by Waiting-List

question 63

Multiple Choice

Two Independent Groups The most serious dilemma posed by waiting-list control conditions in medical and psychotherapy research is that

• A)waiting-list controls deny treatment to patients who need it.
• B)waiting-list controls lack the credibility of conventional treatments.
• C)waiting-list controls possess low external validity.
• D)waiting-list controls suffer from high subject mortality.

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Definitions:

Attitude Change

Attitude Change refers to the process by which an individual's feelings, beliefs, or positions on a topic are altered, often as a result of persuasion, new information, or personal experiences.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological unease felt when an individual simultaneously possesses conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Festinger

Festinger was a social psychologist known for cognitive dissonance theory, which explains the discomfort one feels when holding conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values.

Attraction

A force that draws individuals together, leading to friendships, romantic relationships, or other forms of social interactions.