A Researcher Is Interested in Examining Whether Relaxation Techniques Help

question 27

Multiple Choice

A researcher is interested in examining whether relaxation techniques help decrease the perception of anxiety in subjects.The second step in this scientific investigation would be

• A) to design the study and select the research method.
• B) to analyze the data.
• C) to formulate a testable hypothesis.
• D) to collect the data.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy used to reduce phobic or anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation, combined with relaxation or coping techniques.

Therapeutic Relationship

The professional connection and bond that forms between a therapist and a client, critical for effective therapy.

Observing Accurately

The skill of clearly and correctly identifying and noting details of phenomena or behaviors without the influence of personal biases.

Operant Conditioning

A learning principle where behavior is shaped by its consequences, such as rewards (reinforcements) or punishments, emphasizing the role of environmental factors in influencing behavior.