The Reason Experimental Designs Are Counterbalanced Is to Control

question 34

Multiple Choice

The reason experimental designs are counterbalanced is to control

• A)manipulations.
• B)personality effects.
• C)random assignment.
• D)order effects.

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Definitions:

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Persistent Doubting

A cognitive pattern where an individual continuously questions the validity of their thoughts, actions, or decisions, often seen in disorders such as OCD.

Memory Deficits

Memory deficits refer to impairments in the ability to remember information or events, which can be temporary or permanent, and can result from various causes including brain injury, illness, or psychological conditions.

Obsessional Themes

Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images experienced as intrusive and unwanted, often causing significant anxiety or distress, characteristic of disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder.