A Naturally Occurring Relationship Among Variables Is Known as

question 65

Multiple Choice

A naturally occurring relationship among variables is known as

• A)a correlation.
• B)a coefficient.
• C)an attribution.
• D)a causal link.

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Definitions:

Reactance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people act against threats to their freedoms or choices to maintain a sense of control.

Psychodynamic Theory

A psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Systems Theory

An interdisciplinary theory that analyzes systems—a set of interacting or interdependent components—as a whole to understand problems, make predictions, and guide improvements.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapeutic intervention that aims to improve mental health by challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and developing personal coping strategies.