If Direct Observation or Role-Playing Is Not Possible, Clinicians May

question 26

Multiple Choice

If direct observation or role-playing is not possible, clinicians may require individuals to:

• A)self-discipline.
• B)self-regulate.
• C)self-diagnose.
• D)self-monitor.

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Definitions:

Confounding Variables

Variables that the researcher failed to control or eliminate, which can cause a false association between the studied variables.

Control Group

Group of participants in an experiment not exposed to the independent variable.

Survey Research

Research methods obtaining information directly from a group of people regarding their opinions, beliefs, or behavior.

Non-experimental Research

Observational research in which the researcher does not actively manipulate variables but observes natural occurrences.