Compensatory Rivalry Refers to the Treat to Internal Validity Brought

question 43

Multiple Choice

Compensatory rivalry refers to the treat to internal validity brought on when _____.

• A) people in the experimental group communicate the treatment with people in the control group
• B) researchers compensate the control group as a sort of consolation for not receiving a desirable treatment
• C) competition arises between the groups
• D) control group members resent being deprived of a desirable treatment
• E) an unusual event occurs when one group, but not both are participating in the study

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Definitions:

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

A group of medications often prescribed for depression that function by augmenting the amount of serotonin in the brain.

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant medication used to treat depression and other mood disorders.

Xanax

A prescription medication primarily used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.

Lithium

A chemical element used as a medication, particularly in the treatment of bipolar disorder, by stabilizing mood and reducing extremes in behavior.