Asked by Davalin White on Sep 29, 2024
Imagine that you are a researcher conducting a study on the effectiveness of a new treatment that is hoped will be beneficial in helping alcoholics reduce their drinking.Which of the following is most important for you to do
A) provide an operational definition of alcoholism
B) know if alcoholism is a disease or not
C) determine whether alcoholism is a moral weakness or not
D) know how the medical and psychological community currently define alcoholism
Operational Definition
A clear, precise description of a variable in terms of the procedures or operations used to measure or manipulate it.
Alcoholism
A chronic condition characterized by a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol, often leading to significant health and social problems.
Treatment Effectiveness
The measure of success of a therapeutic intervention in achieving its intended outcomes in real-world settings.
- Acquire knowledge of specific drug-related terminologies and their consequences in psychology.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of specific drug-related terminologies and their consequences in psychology.