The Advantage of an ABAB Design Versus a Simple AB

question 22

Multiple Choice

The advantage of an ABAB design versus a simple AB phase-change design is that the ABAB design ____.

• A) can be used when a treatment has a permanent or long-lasting effect
• B) does not require a stable baseline phase
• C) reduces the probability that the result is just chance or coincidence
• D) can be used even if the treatment effect is temporary

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A sensation of anxiety or discomfort caused by the unpredictability of a situation.

Fear

Fear is an emotional response to perceived threats, leading to fight, flight, or freeze behaviors.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, quantified as a number between 0 and 1.

Insulin Injection

The administration of insulin via a syringe, pen, or pump to manage blood glucose levels, primarily in individuals with diabetes.