When Attempting to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Particular Form

question 197

Multiple Choice

When attempting to evaluate the effectiveness of a particular form of therapy, the best way to measure improvement would be to

• A) have the therapist rate the improvement.
• B) have the clients rate their own improvement.
• C) compare those who sought therapy to those who were not interested in receiving therapy.
• D) have a "blind" observer evaluate each client without knowing who has received treatment.

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Definitions:

Unitary

A system of government where all the powers rest in a single, central authority.

Confederal

A confederal system, also denoted, is a political structure where independent states join together for certain purposes but maintain their sovereignty, often seen in the handling of common defense or foreign policy.

Sovereign Powers

The ultimate authority or power of a state to govern itself or another state, including making and enforcing laws, without external interference.

Central Government

The primary government authority of a nation, responsible for national policy and administration.