In an Experiment Involving a Specific Form of Therapy, the Independent

question 28

Multiple Choice

In an experiment involving a specific form of therapy, the independent variable is the

• A) outcome of the intervention.
• B) variable that serves as a moderator.
• C) treatment administered.
• D) variable not manipulated by the experimenter.

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Definitions:

Punisher

An unfavorable consequence or penalty intended to reduce the occurrence of an unwanted behavior.

Respondent Behavior

A behavior that occurs as an automatic response to some stimulus; typically used in the context of classical conditioning.

Automatic

Operating or occurring without conscious thought or intention, often as a reflex or habitual action.

Novel

A long narrative work of fiction, typically published as a book and presenting characters and a plot in detail.