What Is a Disadvantage of Using the Strongest Manipulation Possible

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of using the strongest manipulation possible in a research?

• A)It can result in nonsignificant findings.
• B)It can cause a ceiling effect.
• C)It creates a situation different from a real-world situation.
• D)It invalidates previous published researches.

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Definitions:

Irrational Belief

Is a conviction or assumption that lacks logical reasoning or evidence, often leading to negative emotional or behavioral outcomes.

A-B-C Process

A framework in cognitive behavioral therapy that outlines the sequence of an activating event (A), the belief system (B), and the consequent behavior (C).

Self-defeating Thinking

Negative thought patterns that undermine a person’s confidence and ability to achieve goals, often leading to self-sabotage.

Recalled Words

Words that are remembered and retrieved from memory during psychological experiments or tests.