A Statement Such As: "If We Increase Price Five Percent,sales

question 52

Multiple Choice

A statement such as: "If we increase price five percent,sales will likely drop eight percent or more," is an example of a:

• A)hypothesis
• B)dependent variable
• C)problem definition
• D)research objective

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Definitions:

Progressive Relaxation

A technique involving the tightening and then relaxing of different muscle groups to reduce physical tension and stress.

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that uses virtual reality technology to expose patients to simulations of their fears or traumatic memories as a way to treat anxiety disorders.

Counterconditioning Technique

A behavior therapy technique where an undesirable response to a stimulus is replaced with a more desirable response, often used in the treatment of phobias.

Anxiety-arousing Situation

Any circumstance that triggers feelings of anxiety or nervousness.