The __________ Variable Is What the Experimenter Manipulates (Or Varies)

question 53

Multiple Choice

The __________ variable is what the experimenter manipulates (or varies) .

• A)confounding
• B)dependent
• C)experimental
• D)independent

Understand the impact of a person's lifestyle choices on their happiness and well-being.

Comprehend the role of optimism and pessimism in psychological health and behavior.

Recognize the impact of subjective well-being factors such as happiness, health, and lifestyle choices across different age groups and cultures.

Understand the concept of sensation seeking and its various implications according to Zuckerman's studies.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A behavior modification technique where an undesirable behavior is paired with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce or eliminate that behavior.

Unconditioned Stimuli

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers an unconditioned response without prior conditioning.

Ethical Reasons

Justifications for actions or decisions based on moral principles and values.

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques.