Dr Hudson Is Examining the Effect of Treatment on Internet

question 28

Multiple Choice

Dr. Hudson is examining the effect of treatment on Internet addiction. He has developed a new treatment program that uses both cognitive and behavioral factors to compete with the current behavioral-only treatment program. Dr. Hudson randomly assigns participants into conditional groups. Theo finds himself in a participant group that does not receive any type of intervention during the actual study, but is offered treatment 3 months after completion of the study. Theo was most likely in which type of group?

• A) placebo group
• B) waiting-list control group
• C) post-hoc group
• D) empty control group

Comprehend the historical and current arguments in the person-situation debate.

Identify perspectives that view personality as influential versus situational factors determining behavior.

Recognize examples of interactionism and how personality and situations interact.

Describe the importance and implications of behavioral consistency.

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Definitions:

Parenting Styles

Different approaches to raising children characterized by various combinations of responsiveness and demandingness.

Responsiveness

The quality of reacting quickly and positively, especially to stimuli or treatment.

Demandingness

The degree of strictness or expectation imposed by a task or individual.

Involvement

The state or condition of being engaged, committed, or actively participating in a particular activity or context.