Reversal designs are informative only when:
A) multiple studies demonstrate that the responding is reliable.
B) responding between the different conditions falls within the same range.
C) responding reverts to the original baseline pattern after the intervention is withdrawn.
D) the participants have limited learning histories with the independent variable.

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Reversal designs are used to demonstrate cause-and-effect relationships between a specific intervention and changes in behavior. To be informative, the pattern of responding must revert to the original baseline level when the intervention is withdrawn. This demonstrates that the change in behavior was a direct result of the intervention and not due to other factors. The other answer choices, such as reliability of responding or limited learning histories, may also be important considerations but are not specific to the validity of a reversal design.

Reversal Designs Are Informative Only When