An independent variable in an experiment refers to
a. the variable that is held constant across experimental conditions.
b. the variable deliberately manipulated by the experimenter.
c. the variable that the experimenter believes will change in value because of systematic correlations that exist in the experiment.
d. the variable that provides an alternative explanation for the results of the experiment.
B
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a. is an integrated system within itself. b. controls the endocrine system. c. is part of the nervous system. d. All of the above.
In the context of motivation, homeostasis refers to
a. a state of equilibrium in internal bodily conditions. b. unpleasant internal feelings that inspire behavior. c. an imbalance associated with tension. d. an organism's innate physiological needs.
By the end of the school years, most children view gender-typed behavior
A) as inborn and fixed. B) as socially influenced. C) as unaffected by home rearing environments. D) in mostly the same manner as they did at age 5.
Which of the following is the best example of covert behavior?
a. blinking in response to a light b. imitating a friend's gesture c. remembering a pleasant experience d. rapid eye movements while sleeping