You see an advertisement for a new program which claims a high rate of success in treating anorexia (an eating disorder). The only people admitted to the program are those who have been through a battery of tests and interviews. All candidates are evaluated on their motivation to change and only those with the highest motivation are admitted to the program. What might explain the very positive outcomes claimed by this program?

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The program's positive outcomes may be attributed to "creaming," which means selecting only those individuals who are already highly motivated to change. This selection bias likely contributes to their high success rates, as these individuals may have a better prognosis regardless of the program's interventions.

You See an Advertisement for a New Program Which Claims