In Comparisons Between Control and Experimental Groups Before and After

question 10

Multiple Choice

In comparisons between control and experimental groups before and after program implementation, a major hindrance is(are)

• A) the Hawthorne effect.
• B) differences between jurisdictions.
• C) positive biase.
• D) ethical considerations.

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Definitions:

Weaken a Behavior

The process of reducing the frequency or intensity of an undesired behavior, often through negative reinforcement or punishment.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response following the cessation of reinforcement.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or punishing unwanted behavior.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as a response to an undesired behavior, intended to discourage future occurrences of such behavior.