Monique and Ramon Were Both Randomly Assigned to a Group

question 125

Multiple Choice

Monique and Ramon were both randomly assigned to a group as part of an extra credit research study for their sociology class. Monique had to drink 5 cups of coffee before completing a brief knowledge quiz. Ramon was asked to only complete the brief knowledge quiz. Ramon was likely assigned to the:

• A) placebo group.
• B) experimental group.
• C) empty control group.
• D) baseline group.

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Definitions:

Systems Theory

A theoretical framework that examines how various parts of a system (e.g., family, organization) are interconnected and influence each other.

Feedback Loops

A process in which the outputs of a system are circled back and used as inputs, thereby influencing the operation of the system itself.

Controlled Adaptation

The deliberate adjustment or modification of behavior or processes in response to changing conditions or environments.

Structural Family Therapist

A therapist trained in identifying and restructuring the organizational hierarchy and subsystems within a family to alleviate dysfunction.