In Utilizing Direct Control, Which of the Following Are Held

question 59

Multiple Choice

In utilizing direct control, which of the following are held constant?

• A)values of an extraneous variable
• B)values of a blocking variable
• C)values of a response variable
• D)values of an explanatory variable
• E)values of a lurking variable

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Definitions:

Psychosurgery

A type of brain surgery, such as lobotomy, performed to alter behavior and treat mental illness by removing or destroying brain tissue.

Electroshock Treatment

Also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Memory Loss

The inability to remember information or experiences, ranging from temporary forgetfulness to chronic amnesia.

Prefrontal Lobotomy

A now rare neurosurgical procedure that was once used to treat mental disorders by cutting connections in the brain's prefrontal cortex.