Effectiveness

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.

Related terms

Efficacy:

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.