James Examined the Relationship Between Stress and Depression and Found

question 69

Multiple Choice

James examined the relationship between stress and depression and found that another variable might have been responsible for depression. Which of the following terms refers to this other variable that was not measured in the study but could have potentially influenced the dependent variable?

• A) Continuous variable
• B) Intervening variable
• C) Third variable
• D) Extraneous variable

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Definitions:

Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing

A psychotherapy treatment designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories through guided eye movements.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Gestalt Therapy

Form of directive insight therapy in which the therapist helps clients accept all parts of their feelings and subjective experiences, using leading questions and planned experiences such as role playing.

Directive

An instruction, command, or principle intended to guide actions or behavior.