Which Purpose Is Served by the Inclusion of a Control

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which purpose is served by the inclusion of a control group in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) ?

• A) Distributing known and unknown factors equally
• B) Protecting against the occurrence of selection bias
• C) Ensuring similarity of experimental and control groups
• D) Allowing for comparison of experimental and control groups

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Definitions:

Congruence

The quality of agreeing, being in harmony, or corresponding directly with something else; often used in psychology to describe alignment between an individual’s self-perception and reality.

Self-Concept

An individual's comprehensive understanding and awareness of themselves, encompassing self-image, self-esteem, and the attitudes one holds about oneself.

Humanistic Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, looking at human behavior not only through the eyes of the observer, but also through the eyes of the person doing the behaving.

Optimistic View

A mindset that tends to expect favorable outcomes and focuses on positive aspects of a situation.