The Nurse Wishes to Conduct a Study on the Effectiveness

Multiple Choice

The nurse wishes to conduct a study on the effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy in alleviating symptoms of depression. One group of subjects would attend regular counseling sessions in the company of a dog, whereas the other group would attend regular counseling sessions without a dog present. Which function will the dogs provide for this research project?

A) Control group
B) Treatment group
C) Intervention
D) Placebo