The problem with an ABA design is that
A) You may want to leave the participant in their new state, rather than return them to the old one
B) The effect of the treatment may be reversible
C) People don't want to continue in the study after the initial treatment
D) It is unethical

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The ABA design involves an initial baseline period (A), an intervention or treatment period (B), and then a return to the baseline condition (A). The problem with this design is that if the intervention is beneficial, it may be unethical or undesirable to withdraw it and return the participant to their original state, as indicated in choice A.

The Problem with an ABA Design Is That