The First Step in Overcoming a Phobia Is to Construct

question 203

Multiple Choice

The first step in overcoming a phobia is to construct a hierarchy which involves

• A) an ordered list of fear-provoking stimuli.
• B) covert sensitization.
• C) a list of possible causes of the phobia.
• D) making a list of situations that produce pleasure or relaxation.

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Definitions:

Simple Linear Regression

A statistical method for examining the linear relationship between two quantitative variables; one variable is used to predict the outcome of another.

Probabilistic Model Equation

A mathematical representation of a statistical model that incorporates randomness and accounts for the probability of various outcomes.

Deviation

The difference between a observed value and some reference point, often the mean of the data set.

Regression Line

A straight line that best fits the data points in a scatter plot, showing the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable.