A Relationship Between a Causal Variable and a Dependent Variable

question 14

Multiple Choice

A relationship between a causal variable and a dependent variable within one value of another causal variable is known as a ______.

• A) controlled effect
• B) compared effect
• C) compound effect
• D) consistent effect

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Definitions:

Exposure

A technique in therapy that involves confronting feared or avoided situations, objects, or thoughts directly to reduce their power.

Response Prevention

A therapeutic strategy in treating certain behavioral disorders that involves preventing the individual from performing a habitual response to reduce the behavior's frequency.

Virtual Reality

A computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors.

Flooding

A psychological treatment method for phobias and anxiety disorders that involves exposing the patient to their fear object or context without any danger, to help them overcome their anxiety.