Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Effectiveness refers to how well something achieves its desired outcome or goal. In psychology, it entails assessing whether a psychological intervention strategy successfully reduces anxiety levels in individuals.
Refers to how well a psychological intervention strategy works under ideal conditions (e.g., in research studies or controlled settings).
Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT): A research method that compares the effects of different interventions or treatments by randomly assigning participants to groups receiving different interventions.
Outcome Measures: Tools or assessments used to quantitatively or qualitatively evaluate the results and impact of a psychological intervention strategy on anxiety levels.