Which of the Following Are Key Concepts in the Behavioral

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are key concepts in the behavioral explanation of depression?

• A)incomplete mourning and unexpressed anger
• B)irrational thinking and poor logic
• C)few reinforcers and poor social skills
• D)lack of imagination and self-absorption

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Definitions:

Aggressiveness

Refers to behavioral patterns that express hostility or the desire to dominate.

Independent Variable

The variable that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

One-shot Case Study

A research design where a single group is observed or studied after some intervention, lacking a comparison with a control group.

Fear of Earthquakes

An anxiety disorder where individuals have an excessive and irrational fear of earthquakes.