In Assessing the Internal Validity of an Intervention, We

question 21

Multiple Choice

In assessing the internal validity of an intervention, we

• A) consider its reliability
• B) test a hypothesis
• C) consider alternative hypotheses
• D) try to determine if certain changes cause certain outcomes
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Depressive Disorders

A group of conditions characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, affecting daily functioning.

Baseline Activity

The level of cellular, biochemical, or physiological function before a specific stimulus or intervention is applied.

Major Depression

A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a variety of emotional and physical symptoms.

Hallucinations

Hallucinations are perceptions in the absence of external stimuli that have qualities of real perception, often seen in psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia.