When Experiments Are Used to Determine Whether Therapy Is Effective

question 151

Multiple Choice

When experiments are used to determine whether therapy is effective, a _____ group is often used.

• A)waiting-list control
• B)therapy placebo
• C)mirror technique
• D)spontaneous remission

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Definitions:

Informational Control

The ability to manage and utilize information effectively to guide behavior and decisions, often impacting perceptions of control over the environment.

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, enabling clear and effective communication of one's needs or desires.

Silent Authority

A form of influence based on the perception that someone has the right to prescribe behavior due to their positional power without the need for verbal instructions.

Upward Appeals

A strategy where an individual attempts to influence a decision or gain support by appealing to higher-level superiors or citing influential or authoritative higher sources.