Kanfer and Philips Describe Four Sets of Variables of Interest

question 95

Multiple Choice

Kanfer and Philips describe four sets of variables of interest to cognitive-behavioural assessment,referred to by the acronym SORC.Which of the following is not one of these four sets of variables?

• A)situation
• B)stimuli
• C)organismic
• D)responses
• E)consequences

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Definitions:

Systolic Blood Pressure

The maximum pressure in the arteries during the cardiac cycle, when the heart contracts and pumps blood out.

Diastolic Pressure

The lower number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.

Respiratory Pattern

The rhythm, rate, depth, and regularity of breathing, which can vary based on several factors including health status and activity level.

Abnormality

A deviation from the normal or typical structure, function, or behavior, which may indicate a pathological condition.