Describe the Three Defining Elements of Abnormal Behavior

question 18

Essay

Describe the three defining elements of abnormal behavior.

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Definitions:

Experimenter Bias

A form of bias introduced by the experimenter whose expectations about the outcome of the experiment can be subtly communicated to the participants.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change under the influence of the independent variable.

Independent Variable

In an experimental setting, this is the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.