When a Control Group Is Used in Experimental Research, How

question 82

Multiple Choice

When a control group is used in experimental research, how will the members of the control group be treated?

• A)the same as the control group in any other psychology study
• B)the same as the treatment group except that they will be given psychological therapy
• C)the same as the treatment group except that they will not be exposed to the independent variable
• D)the same as the treatment group except that they will be exposed to the independent variable

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