Dr. Katz is a psychologist who is taking part in a large-scale research study to examine the efficacy of one form of psychotherapy over another. With 24 other psychologists involved in providing treatment it is important that potentially confounding variables be controlled for. Which of the following approaches provides the best experimental control?

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Using a manualized treatment provides standardized procedures for treatment, reducing variability among therapists and controlling for potential confounding variables. This allows for better experimental control and stronger confidence in the study's findings. A, C, and D do not provide sufficient control over potential confounding variables.

Dr Katz Is a Psychologist Who Is Taking Part in a Large-Scale