The Use of a Control Group in Experimentation _____

question 9

Multiple Choice

The use of a control group in experimentation _____.

• A) provides for the manipulation of the IV
• B) serves as a comparison to assess the manipulation
• C) minimizes the cost of experimentation
• D) allows for discovery of the average effect of the IV in different situations
• E) increases generalizability of results

Understand the implications of life transitions on individual and family health.

Identify the support systems and their impact on health outcomes.

Recognize the importance of planning for discharge in patient care.

Understand the use of genograms in assessing family health history.

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method of gradually teaching a new behavior through the use of reinforcement until the target behavior is achieved.

Chaining

A method of teaching complex behaviors by breaking down the task into small steps and teaching each step within the sequence individually until the whole sequence is mastered.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique used in behavioral psychology to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior by rewarding it.

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond appropriately to each.