Which Phenomenon Refers to the Tendency for Extraordinary or Unusual

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which phenomenon refers to the tendency for extraordinary or unusual events to be followed by more ordinary events?

• A) the placebo effect
• B) systematic desensitization
• C) regression toward the mean
• D) progressive relaxation

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