Inadvertently allowing a variable to affect the value of the dependent variable is called

__________ of variables.

a. unreliability
b. invalidity
c. confounding
d. correlating
e. counterbalancing


c. confounding

Psychology

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In social psychology, the notation "p<.05" signifies ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Friendships without a sexual element are termed ____

a. homoerotic c. chaste b. ascetic d. platonic

Psychology

Which factor in the theory of planned behavior has most in common with Bandura's concept of self-efficacy?

A) A person's intention whether or not to perform an action B) A person's belief of how much s/he can control an action C) A person's assessment concerning outcomes of an action D) A person's belief about social pressures to take an action

Psychology

Biographical inventories are effective predictors of performance in a variety of job contexts

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology