Compare and Contrast a Dependent and an Independent Variable

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Essay

Compare and contrast a dependent and an independent variable.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Psychological disorder marked by persistent anxiety for at least six months, and in which the individual is unable to specify the reasons for the anxiety.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by trouble falling or staying asleep, leading to impaired daytime functioning.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

These are a class of drugs commonly used as antidepressants in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain.