The Reason That Ex Post Facto Control Group Designs Are

question 38

Multiple Choice

The reason that ex post facto control group designs are not considered quasi-experimental is:

• A) They lack control groups
• B) They lack random assignment for control groups
• C) Control groups are specified after treatment has occurred
• D) They lack pretests
• E) Subjects are allowed to self-select group membership

Articulate how psychological research can impact societal views or behaviors.

Recognize the importance of controlling confounding variables in experimental research.

Understand the definitions and distinguishing features of various somatic symptom and related disorders.

Identify the presentation similarities and differences between somatic symptom disorder and other psychological disorders.

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