When Participants Do Not Know If They Are Being Exposed

question 1

Multiple Choice

When participants do not know if they are being exposed to the experimental treatment,they are said to be _____.

• A) blind
• B) deceived
• C) concealed
• D) controlled
• E) debriefed

---

Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxieties through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.

Behavior Modification

A therapy approach that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through reinforcement techniques.

Progressive Relaxation

A method of reducing stress and anxiety by tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in a sequential order.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that creates new associations between a neutral stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, resulting in a learned response.