Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 86

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
A researcher randomly divides young women suffering from anorexia into two groups. Participants in Group A receive psychotherapy and drug treatments; participants in Group B receive attention (but no therapy) and a "sugar pill." The researcher then compares participants in the two groups on relief of anorexia symptoms.
-One important criticism of the preceding research is that it is a:

• A) medication-withdrawal study.
• B) symptom-exacerbation study.
• C) multiple-baseline study.
• D) placebo study.

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Definitions:

Documentation Terms

Phrases and vocabulary used in records or reports to describe or detail processes, procedures, or conditions accurately.

Penetration

The action or process of making a way through or into something; in medical terms, often refers to the breach of a body part or organ.

Declined

Refused or rejected a proposal, invitation, or opportunity.

Nonjudgmental

Adopting an attitude or stance that avoids making judgments, especially moral or value judgments about others.