In an experiment, a researcher manipulates one variable to see how it affects a second variable. The manipulated variable is called the __________.
A. dependent variable
B. experimental variable
C. independent variable
D. placebo
Answer: C
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Which of the following statements about the financial effects of divorce is true?
a. Because of alimony, most women's financial situations improve after divorce. b. A woman's financial situation is usually worse following a divorce. c. In the United States about 20% of divorced fathers fail to pay child support. d. A divorced father typically does not pay support for his ex-wife, but about two-thirds do pay child support.
It is beneficial when you take the time to develop a mnemonic device such as an acronym or acrostic to help you remember information because it causes you
a. to engage in a deeper level of processing. b. to organize the information. c. to make the information more meaningful. d. all of the above
Primary and secondary reinforcers typically exert their effects through __________ learning
a. associative b. cognitive c. insight d. latent
Data from research studies on gender differences in human sexuality reflect all of the following themes EXCEPT that
A. men show more sexual desire and arousal than women. B. men emphasize committed relationships more than women. C. men's self-concept is characterized in part by power, aggression, and independence. D. women's sexual beliefs are more influenced by cultural, social, and situational factors.