The ______ Is the Most Basic Measure

question 19

Multiple Choice

The ______ is the most basic measure.

• A) mean
• B) range
• C) standard deviation
• D) variance

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A type of behavior conditioning where an unpleasant or painful stimulus is used to reduce the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors, aiming to change negative patterns.

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment method that uses virtual environments to expose individuals to stimuli related to their fears or traumas in a controlled manner.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce fear, anxiety, or phobias through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.