independent random variables

random variables that exhibit a complete lack of relationship, such that no information about one variable, x, conveys any information about another variable, y. Any events related to these variables are independent events.

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Psychology term of the day

February 28th 2025

hypnotic regression

a therapeutic technique in which an individual under hypnosis is induced to relive a previous experience that may be contributing to current emotional difficulties. There are two types of hypnotic regression: age regression and past-life regression.