A researcher is testing the effects of sunlight on depression. The independent variable is

A. sunlight.
B. depression.
C. the assumption that light affects mood.
D. the interaction between sunlight and mood.


Answer: A

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a. causation. b. influence one variable has on the other. c. spread, or variability, between the two variables. d. relationship between the two variables.

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Trying harder that employs action oriented problem-focused coping is a form of ____ coping

a. active cognitive c. avoidance b. active behavioral d. meaning-making

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A decrease in the activity of stress hormones and certain neurotransmitters appears to occur during

A. sleep. B. meditation. C. biofeedback. D. psychotherapy.

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The Introduction section of a manuscript typically

a) Moves from specific details of the study to general issues b) Is seen as the most important part of the manuscript c) Contains a description of the problem and how the problem will be assessed d) Begins with a general review and moves towards specific issues related to the study

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