Julian conducted an investigation into the effectiveness of flooding therapy for individuals with cynophobia (fear of dogs). To assess the success of the treatment, Julian observed the participants interacting with a dog after their therapy session and rated their level of fear on a 1-to-5 scale based on their behavioral avoidance and facial expressions.
Explain one improvement that Julian could make to his study to increase its validity.
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