Vera thinks that having pets increases psychological functioning and well-being. To test this, individuals in one group of randomly selected nursing home residents are each given a pet while participants in a second group are not given pets. Over two months, the overall level of psychological functioning is evaluated on a daily basis. What is the independent variable in this study?
a. Having pets increases psychological functioning
b. Whether or not the resident received a pet
c. The level of psychological functioning demonstrated by the residents
d. This is a correlational study, so there is no independent variable.
b
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A. Sam will accept his dysphoria but live his adult life identifying as a male. B. Sam is at significant risk of suffering from self-injury and suicidal thoughts. C. Sam will need to undergo sex reassignment surgery if he wishes to live a happy life. D. Sam will overcome his dysphoria through ongoing and intense psychotherapy.
Provide an example of order effects in a within-subjects research study and explain why order effects are a concern for researchers
What will be an ideal response?
Individuals develop ______ in one or a few areas that are personally meaningful, while paying less attention to other areas
Fill in the blank with correct word
Currently, the national average cost of nursing home care in the United States is $75,000 per year
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.