Questions: People who received virtual reality exposure therapy for fear of flying before 9 / 11 and said that they used the skills taught during therapy to cope with flying anxiety after 9 / 11 reported ; the research method used to identify this finding was Less anxiety than people who did not use skills taught in therapy; experimental Less anxiety than people who did not use skills taught in therapy; correlational More anxiety than people who did not use skills taught in therapy; experimental More anxiety than people who did not use skills taught in therapy; correlational

The answer is B: Less anxiety than people who did not use skills taught in therapy; correlational.

Explanation for each option:

1. Less anxiety than people who did not use skills taught in therapy; experimental: This option suggests that the study was experimental, which typically involves manipulating variables to establish cause-and-effect relationships. However, the scenario described seems more observational, as it involves assessing anxiety levels based on self-reported use of skills after a real-world event (9/11), rather than manipulating variables in a controlled setting.

2. Less anxiety than people who did not use skills taught in therapy; correlational: This is the correct answer. The study likely used a correlational method, which examines the relationship between two variables—in this case, the use of skills taught in therapy and the level of anxiety experienced after 9/11. The finding that those who used the skills reported less anxiety suggests a correlation between skill use and reduced anxiety.

3. More anxiety than people who did not use skills taught in therapy; experimental: This option is incorrect because it contradicts the expected outcome of therapy, which is to reduce anxiety. Additionally, the method is unlikely to be experimental for the reasons mentioned above.

4. More anxiety than people who did not use skills taught in therapy; correlational: This option is incorrect because it suggests an increase in anxiety, which is not consistent with the purpose of therapy. The correlational method is appropriate, but the outcome described does not align with the expected benefits of using therapeutic skills.