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1. Confounding Variables

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   Confounding variables (or latent intercessors) are hypothetical, unobserved, or poorly controlled external factors that simultaneously influence both the presumed independent variable ($X$) and the dependent variable ($Y$) in a study thereby creating a spurious or distorted estimate of the true causal relationship between $X$ and $Y$ [1]. The effect of a confounder is to render the observed correlation, $\text{Corr}(X, Y)$, non-representative of the true causal parameter of interest, $\b…

2. Will

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   Psychological and Phenomenological Aspects
   In psychology, the study of will moves beyond mere decision-making to examine the subjective experience of exerting control. This field often incorporates concepts derived from Gestalt theory, particularly concerning "completed configurations" of intent.
   Temporal Dissonance in Willing