Which of the Following Is True Regarding Medical and Nonmedical

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding medical and nonmedical treatments emotional and behavioral problems?

• A)Nonmedical treatments may often work just as well or better than drugs and other medical treatments.
• B)Medical treatments are almost always more effective than nonmedical.
• C)Nonmedical treatments are almost always better than drugs and other medical treatments.
• D)Insurance companies prefer to pay for nonmedical treatments,even though medical treatments may be equally effective.

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Definitions:

Generalizing Results

The practice of extending the findings from a research study to a larger population beyond the sample studied.

Biases

Systematic errors or deviations from true values or states due to subjective preferences or beliefs affecting data collection or interpretation.

Convenience Samples

Non-random samples chosen based on availability or ease of access, which may not be representative of the entire population.

Sample Bias

A bias that occurs in research when the sample is not representative of the population from which it was drawn, potentially leading to skewed and unreliable results.