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Mood Disorders, Which Involve Mood Swings from One Extreme to Another

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Mood disorders, which involve mood swings from one extreme to another, are considered ______.


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Experimental Control

A property of research such that the causes of different behaviors or other phenomena can be isolated and tested. Typically, this involves manipulating independent variables and holding constant all factors but the one(s) of interest.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method involving observing subjects in their natural environment without interference.

Ecological Validity

The extent to which the findings of research studies can be generalized to real-life settings.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence applied that strengthens the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

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