Explain the difference between a dependent variable and an independent variable.

What will be an ideal response?


A dependent variable measures the effects of the independent variable. The independent variable is manipulated to determine the dependent variable.

Psychology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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One factor that has increased the number of cases of sexual addiction is ____

a. the relaxation of society's opinion about acceptable sexual behavior b. the increase in cases of all forms of addiction c. the use of safe sex practices among sex workers d. the availability of sex on the Internet

Psychology

Amanda noticed that whenever other children asked a question in class, their teacher seemed to get mad at them. Amanda decided not to ask her teacher for help, even though she needed it and her teacher had never seemed to be angry with her

Amanda's behavior was shaped by a. positive reinforcement. c. observational learning. b. negative reinforcement. d. self-efficacy.

Psychology

On average, when born, males tend to be slightly longer and heavier, but females have slightly more mature skeletons

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology