When Experiments Are Used to Determine Whether Therapy Is Effective

question 76

Multiple Choice

When experiments are used to determine whether therapy is effective, the therapy can be deemed effective only if the

• A)control group shows improvement, but the experimental group shows none.
• B)waiting list group shows dramatic improvement over the experimental and control groups.
• C)experimental group shows more improvement than the control group.
• D)experimental and waiting list groups show improvement and the control group shows no improvement.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A complex psychological condition that is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality identities or states that control an individual's behavior at different times.

Personalities

Consists of the enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguish one person from another.

Dissociative Amnesia

A psychological disorder characterized by temporary memory loss that cannot be attributed to a common medical condition.

Memory Loss

The inability to recall past experiences or information, which can be temporary or permanent, partial or complete.