The Purpose of the Second B Phase of an ABAB

question 19

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the second B phase of an ABAB study is

• A)to obtain a second baseline.
• B)to continue the benefits of effective treatment.
• C)to control for extraneous variables.
• D)for follow-up assessment after treatment.

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