When,from the Outset of an Experiment,differences Exist Between the Kinds

question 5

Multiple Choice

When,from the outset of an experiment,differences exist between the kinds of individuals in one group and those in another group,there is a potential threat to internal validity called

• A) contamination.
• B) attrition.
• C) selection.
• D) additive effect of selection and history.

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Definitions:

Mental Health

a state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and is able to make a contribution to their community.

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Clinical Decision Making

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EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a psychotherapy technique designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.