If the Squared Correlation Coefficient Between X and Y Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

If the squared correlation coefficient between X and Y is .80,what percentage of common variance is shared between the two variables?

• A)64%
• B)80%
• C)40%
• D)50%

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobias or anxiety by gradually exposing a person to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique where a maladaptive response to a stimulus is replaced with a more desirable one.

Paradoxical Intentions

A therapeutic technique where clients are advised to intentionally engage in or exaggerate the behaviors or thoughts they wish to eliminate, leading to awareness and change.

Implosion

A psychological therapy technique where a person is intensely exposed to their fears or traumas in their imagination to reduce the related anxiety.