Which would be the most ethically problematic design for assessing a treatment procedure that seems to suppress Bob's tendency to attack other patients in the ward?
A) An ABAB design
B) A simple-comparison design
C) A multiple-baseline-across-persons design
D) A multiple-baseline-across-behaviors design

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The ABAB design, also known as a reversal design, would be most ethically problematic because it involves withdrawing the treatment to observe if Bob's aggressive behavior returns (the first "B" phase), and then reintroducing the treatment (the second "A" phase). This could potentially put other patients at risk during the withdrawal phase.

Which Would Be the Most Ethically Problematic Design for Assessing