A Friend Has a Persistent,irrational Fear That Arises in Anticipation

question 59

Short Answer

A friend has a persistent,irrational fear that arises in anticipation of a public situation in which she can be observed by others.She knows that her fear is excessive and unreasonable,yet she continues to avoid situations in which public scrutiny is possible.It sounds as though she may have a(n)__________ phobia.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable thought to be the cause or predictor of changes in a dependent variable.

Regression Function

An equation in mathematics that illustrates how one or more variables that can vary independently affect a variable that depends on them.

Estimated Regression Line

A line calculated from regression analysis that represents the relationship between independent and dependent variables.

Sales

The exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something.