A Determinant of How Long the Effects of a Particular

question 245

Multiple Choice

A determinant of how long the effects of a particular therapy last is best gauged by the use of:

• A) control groups.
• B) follow-up data.
• C) randomized clinical trials.
• D) placebo control groups.

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Definitions:

Early Experience

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Sigmund Freud

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