Which of the Following Is LEAST Likely to Be Considered

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered one of the contributions of cognitive therapy?

• A) It provides a rich method of exploring the meaning of dreams.
• B) It has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of anxiety, phobias, and depression.
• C) This approach has received a great deal of attention by clinical researchers.
• D) It emphasizes a collaborative effort of both the therapist and client in challenging dysfunctional thinking.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In scientific research, it is the variable being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Stimulus Variable

A Stimulus Variable is a factor in an experiment that can be changed or manipulated to observe its effects on the outcome.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant or unaltered in an experiment to ensure that the effects observed are due to the independent variable.