Promising Work in the Development of Intervention Strategies Has Shown

question 9

True/False

Promising work in the development of intervention strategies has shown that the key to preventing falls may be the ability to limit trunk motion.

Recognize and describe the variety of measures used in research, including behavioral, self-report, and physiological measures.

Appreciate the factors affecting the effectiveness of manipulations, such as cost, ethical considerations, and potential for creating unrealistic situations.

Describe the role and function of confederates in staged manipulations.

Understand the use of physiological measures in research and identify specific types of physiological measures.

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