Which of the Following Is One of the Reasons Why

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the reasons why it is important to distinguish between statistical significance and clinical importance of treatment outcome studies?

• A) Clinical importance is based on subjective judgment, not statistical procedures.
• B) Statistical significance could be based on relatively trivial changes in the patients' adjustment.
• C) Statistical significance can only be calculated in correlational designs.
• D) Clinical importance involves statements of certainty, whereas statistical significance involves statements of probability.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to protect itself against anxiety by denying or distorting reality.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner.

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Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies deployed unconsciously to protect an individual from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.