From an Ethical Viewpoint, the ABAB Design Is Preferred Over

question 75

Multiple Choice

From an ethical viewpoint, the ABAB design is preferred over the ABA design because:

• A)the ABAB design more powerfully rules out chance fluctuations and coincidental events.
• B)the ABAB design is less expensive and less time-consuming.
• C)a single reversal, in most cases, tends to be an extremely powerful evidence for the effectiveness of the treatment.
• D)it does not seem right to end the design with the withdrawal of a treatment that may be beneficial to the participant.

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Definitions:

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms and signs.

Relapse Rates

The proportion or percentage of individuals who, after recovery from a condition or disease, return to a state of illness or problem behavior within a certain period.

Treatments

Methods and practices used in the alleviation, relief, or cure of diseases, illnesses, or medical conditions.

Anxiety-Related Disorders

A group of mental health conditions characterized by significant anxiety, fear, or worry that interferes with daily activities.