Among the possible causes of aggression are genetic factors, family environment, and neurochemical factors. What label would be used for aggression in a study that involved these three factors?

a) hypothesis
b) dependent variable
c) controlled variable
d) independent variable


ANS: b

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. They understand the basics of reproduction. b. They understand the difference between sleeping and dead animals. c. They understand that a person who dies no longer has psychological functions. d. They understand the concept of contamination.

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a. is an organic illness. b. is apt to be created by a combination of organic and nonorganic causes. c. is a nonorganic problem. d. is caused by prenatal problems.

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology