You Are Comparing Two Methods of Psychotherapy, Method a and Method

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Essay

You are comparing two methods of psychotherapy, Method A and Method B . You have randomly assigned 10 subjects to method A and 10 other subjects to Method B . The dependent variable is the number of weeks in therapy to achieve a cure. The variance of Method A scores turns out to be somewhat greater than Method B scores. What inference test would you use? Explain.

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Definitions:

In-group Members

Individuals who belong to and identify with a particular group, often perceiving themselves as distinct or superior to out-group members.

Organizational Commitment

The psychological attachment and loyalty an employee feels towards their organization, often reflected in their willingness to remain with the organization and go above and beyond in their job roles.

Path-goal Theory

A leadership theory that suggests a leader's behavior is effective when employees perceive it as a source of satisfaction or as paving the way to future satisfaction.

Adapt Behavior

The process of changing or modifying one's actions in response to changes in the environment or situational demands.