People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Are Randomly Assigned to Either an Attention-Training

question 83

Multiple Choice

People diagnosed with schizophrenia are randomly assigned to either an attention-training group or a social skills training group. Equal numbers of males and females were in each training group. Scores on a measure of thought disorder, a prominent symptom in schizophrenia, were examined after the end of the training sessions. In addition, there was a no-schizophrenia group. This study was a(n) ________________ design.

• A) Mixed
• B) Pure experiment
• C) Correlational
• D) Epidemiological

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Definitions:

Externalizing Problems

Refers to behaviors that are directed outwardly, often manifesting as aggression or disruptive behaviors towards others.

Aggressive Behaviors

Actions that are intended to cause harm or assert dominance over others, often exhibited through physical or verbal means.

Vandalism

The deliberate destruction or damage to public or private property.

Childhood Onset Pattern

Describes disorders or behaviors that begin during the childhood years, emphasizing the importance of early detection and intervention for long-term outcomes.