In scientific evidence, the variable which is hypothesized to produce changes in another variable is the

(a) dependent variable.
(b) hypothesized variable.
(c) independent variable.
(d) nuisance variable.


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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People socialized in masculine speech communities tend to achieve closeness in interpersonal relationships primarily through:

A) ?dialogue. B) ?sharing activities. C) ?self-disclosure. D) ?confiding secrets. E) ?nonverbal communication.

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Curt is eating dinner with his parents when they start to argue. His mom and dad are saying

hateful things to each other, yet Curt dares not leave the table. Feeling trapped and uncomfortable, he stares down at his plate counting peas. Which defense mechanism is Curt demonstrating? A) avoidance B) psychological withdrawal C) distancing D) reaction formation

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Which question is at the core of watchdog journalism?

A. Who can be blamed for a given problem? B. What type of controversy are readers most interested in? C. Why does something work or not work? D. What can I do to earn a name as a tough reporter?

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