Why Is Random Assignment Used in Between-Subjects Experimental Designs

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why is random assignment used in between-subjects experimental designs?

• A) To hold participant characteristics constant
• B) To ensure a nonbiased sample
• C) To ensure anonymity of the research participants
• D) To eliminate systematic differences between the groups

Explain the concepts of reliability and validity in psychological testing.

Understand the role of genetics and environment in mental health disorders.

Comprehend how societal and cultural factors can influence the perception and treatment of psychological disorders.

Explain the concept of abnormality and its application in assessing mental health.

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Definitions:

Trauma

A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, which can lead to psychological issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Biopsychosocial Approach

A holistic perspective that suggests that biological, psychological, and social factors all play a significant role in human functioning in the context of disease or illness.

Inseparability

The quality or state of being unable to be separated or divided, often used in the context of services marketing to describe the simultaneous production and consumption of services.

Nature And Nurture

The discussion about the comparative significance of a person's natural attributes ("nature") against their life experiences ("nurture") in shaping or influencing variations in physical and behavioral characteristics.