When Control Groups Feel Rivalry with the Experimental Group, It

question 12

Multiple Choice

When control groups feel rivalry with the experimental group, it is possible that

• A) attrition will increase among the members of the experimental group.
• B) an effective program will look less effective than it is.
• C) an ineffective program will look more effective than it is.
• D) the performance of the experimental group will improve.

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Definitions:

Skinner Box

An experimental apparatus used to study animal behavior, particularly the effects of reinforcement on learning, developed by B.F. Skinner.

Buzzer Sounds

Audible alarms or signals produced by a buzzer, often used to indicate time limits, errors, or other notifications.

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of being powerless, stemming from a traumatic incident or ongoing inability to achieve success.

Seligman

Refers to Martin Seligman, a psychologist known for his work on learned helplessness, positive psychology, and well-being.