Glossary C

Glossary C

Control theory refers to cognitive theory that explains people's variance in behavior in certain domains in terms of their beliefs that they can or cannot effectively control situations in that domain.

Control variable refers to a circumstance of the experiment that the experimenter sets at a particular level and prevents from varying; a potential independent variable that is held constant in an experiment Please see Test variable.

Control-enhancing interventions is defined as interventions with patients who are awaiting treatment for the purpose of enhancing their perceptions of control over those treatments.

Control/Display Compatibility refers to the degree to which relationships between controls and displays are consistent with user expectations For example, a person may have expectations concerning the movement of a control and its expected effect on a display based on a previously formed stereotype of that movement.

Controllability refers to information that indicates whether the cause of the success (or failure) is something the individual can control or cannot control

Controlled Approval means maintaining vulnerability and confusion by alternately rewarding and punishing similar actions.

controlled drinking refers to extremely controversial treatment approach to alcohol dependence, in which severe abusers are taught to drink in moderation.

Controlled experiment refers to experiment which attempt to hold conditions (other than the intentionally introduced experimental intervention) constant.