A researcher wants to study the effect of weather on college students' study habits. On a sunny day, the researcher sits in the quad and records the number of minutes of study per student. Identify the crucial element missing in this design.

A. an experimental group
B. an independent variable
C. a control group
D. a dependent variable


Answer: C

Psychology

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Recent research examining the role of mothers in their children's susceptibility for depression found that:

A. depressed mothers significantly increase their children's risk B. depressed mothers significantly increase their children's risk only when the father is also depressed C. depressed mothers significantly decrease their children's risk D. mothers play no significant role

Psychology

Which of the following problems are associated with child neglect?

A) better impulse control B) independence from teachers C) social withdrawal D) higher academic performance

Psychology

The most dramatic gains in height and weight occur during the first year of life

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

What is the mechanical monitoring of fetal heartbeat during labor and delivery called?

What will be an ideal response?

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