behavioral criterion

an aspect of actual (rather than self-reported) behavior that must exist in a person for an accurate diagnosis to be made. Also called behavior criterion.

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January 15th 2025

reverse counterbalancing

a specific procedure for ordering stimulus materials in a research study that involves administering one order (A-B-C) for one half of the participants and the opposite order (C-B-A) for the other half. Reverse counterbalancing is used to minimize any potential influence of presentation on results.