What is the independent variable in the following hypothesis: teenagers who have a high self-concept will be less likely to diet than those with a low self-concept?
a. Age of subject
b. Dieting status
c. Self-concept
d. Teenager
ANS: C
The self-concept influences the dieting status of the teenager and is the independent variable.
"Age of subject" is not a variable.
"Dieting status" is the dependent variable.
"Teenager" is not a variable in the study.
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