Dr. Sian varies the amount of a new sedative given to three groups of participants (0, 1, and 2 mg) and then observes the reaction for each group. The 0-mg condition represents the ____ condition.
A) experimental
B) manipulation check
C) no-treatment control
D) waiting-list control

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The 0-mg condition represents the no-treatment control condition, as this group does not receive the experimental sedative and is therefore not part of the manipulation or experimental condition. The manipulation check is typically used to ensure that the manipulation of the independent variable is effective and has the intended effect on the dependent variable. The waiting-list control is a type of control group often used in clinical trials, where participants are placed on a waiting list to receive the experimental treatment at a later time.

Dr Sian Varies the Amount of a New Sedative Given