To determine whether certain characteristics are true of people in general, and not just of people with mental disorders, it is important to use
A) an experimental design.
B) a representative sample of individuals with the disorder.
C) a control group.
D) a criterion group.

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A control group is essential for determining if characteristics are true of people in general and not just those with mental disorders. It provides a baseline by comparing individuals without the disorder to those with it, helping to isolate the effects of the disorder from general human characteristics.

To Determine Whether Certain Characteristics Are True of People in General