The variable that a researcher intentionally changes to determine how it might affect another variable is called a(n)

A) dependent variable. B) independent variable.
C) longitudinal variable. D) non-random variable.


B

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a. Deliria, because of proactive interference b. Deliria, because of retroactive interference c. Oblivia, because of proactive interference d. Oblivia, because of retroactive interference

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An area of the brain that plays a major role in eating, drinking, and sexual responses is the hypothalamus.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Yoda, a central character of the Star Wars movies created by George Lucas, has a distinctive way of speaking. His statement, "Afraid you will be," violates which property of the English language?

A. Language involves the use of a lexicon. B. Coding is required for language. C. Language symbols must have high discriminability. D. Language has a structure that is governed by rules.

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In an experiment to determine if meditation increases mental concentration, the group of subjects who would be required to meditate would be the __________ group

a. dependent b. independent c. experimental d. control

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