The Kind of Treatment a Client Is Given (E

question 61

Multiple Choice

The kind of treatment a client is given (e.g.,EMDR versus no treatment) and the results of that treatment (the amount of anxiety reduction observed) are examples of ____,or the specific factors or characteristics that are manipulated and measured in research.

• A) research variables
• B) theories
• C) confounding variables
• D) research topics

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Definitions:

Quasi Experimental

A research design that attempts to establish a cause-and-effect relationship but lacks random assignment of participants to conditions.

Randomly Assigned

A method used in experiments where participants are allocated to different groups without bias, ensuring each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, enhancing the validity of the results.

Quasi-experimental Study

A research design that resembles an experimental study but lacks random assignment to treatment or control groups, making causal conclusions less reliable.

Gender Differences

The distinctions in characteristics, roles, behaviors, or attributes typically associated with being male or female, influenced by biological, cultural, and social factors.