Finckenauer and Gavin Describe a Cycle They Call the Panacea

question 104

Multiple Choice

Finckenauer and Gavin describe a cycle they call the panacea phenomenon. The fourth step is:

• A) Frustration builds, and the program is labeled a failure
• B) An intervention is proposed as the latest and greatest plan, but with deeply unrealistic expectations
• C) Policy makers return to the proverbial drawing board to develop a new intervention that will be labeled the next great thing, and the cycle will repeat itself
• D) The intervention is implemented but does not meet the unrealistic goals

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or altered to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Confound

To cause confusion by mixing up or failing to distinguish between different elements or variables.

Masked Variable

A variable that influences a study's outcome indirectly by affecting other variables, not easily identifiable.

Placebo

A substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs or used to induce psychological benefits purely through belief.