Systematic Desensitization Is Effective Because It

question 159

Multiple Choice

Systematic desensitization is effective because it:

• A) leads to spontaneous recovery
• B) causes the UCS to be extinguished
• C) uses operant conditioning to modify behavior
• D) replaces fear with relaxation

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Definitions:

Experimental

Pertaining to a method of research in science that involves the manipulation of variables to test a hypothesis and observe the effects.

Confidence Interval

A statistical measure that provides, with a specified probability, a range of values within which a population mean is likely to lie.

Statistical Measure

A quantitative value representing a summary or characteristic of a set of data, such as mean, median, or standard deviation.

Significance Test

A statistical test used to determine if the results of an experiment are likely to be due to chance or if they are significant in terms of supporting a hypothesis.