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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Definitions:

Intrinsic Rewards

Internal satisfactions or motivations that come from within an individual, such as personal achievement or the joy of learning.

Purple

A color that is traditionally associated with royalty, nobility, luxury, power, and ambition.

Behavior Attention

The focus on and management of an individual's actions and responses to various situations or stimuli.

Shy

Refers to being reserved or having a tendency to feel nervous or timid in the company of others.