Dr. Smithwick was determined to find a cure for alcoholism. A pill was developed that made the individual vomit if they consumed any alcohol, thereby curbing an alcoholic's desire to drink. He designed an experiment with one treatment group. Number of drinks consumed was used as a dependent variable. Individuals were first measured in a baseline phase, then a treatment phase, followed by another baseline phase. This is a classic example of a(n):

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This design involves measuring the dependent variable (number of drinks consumed) in a baseline phase (A), then introducing the treatment (B), and then returning to a baseline phase (A) to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. This is known as an A-B-A design.

Dr Smithwick Was Determined to Find a Cure for Alcoholism