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What is a bidirectional relationship?
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One where two things each cause the other, not just one direction.
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What is a feedback loop?
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A cycle where each thing makes the other stronger, repeating over time.
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Give an example of a bidirectional relationship.
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Stress and sleep — stress worsens sleep, and poor sleep worsens stress.
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Why do bidirectional relationships matter for causality?
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They show a simple, one-way 'A causes B' is often too simple for real behaviour.
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Low mood and social withdrawal — bidirectional how?
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Low mood leads to withdrawing, and withdrawing deepens low mood — each feeds the other.
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The high-level exam move for a two-way link?
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Don't just say 'unclear direction' — explain it may run both ways in a feedback loop.
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Why is a feedback loop useful to know in therapy?
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You can break any part of the loop (e.g. improve sleep) to slow the whole cycle.
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Bidirectional vs third variable?
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Bidirectional: the two things cause each other. Third variable: a hidden factor causes both.
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Which concept is this?
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Causality — showing cause is not always one-way.
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One line to remember bidirectional relationships?
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Not a line, a loop — the arrow points both ways.
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