Two researchers hypothesize that “parents who use more frequent verbal punishment ... will report more problem behaviors in their children” (Brenner & Fox, 1998, p. 252). In this study, the independent variable is ______.

a. parents
b. children
c. use of verbal punishment
d. number of problem behaviors reported


c. use of verbal punishment

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What will be an ideal response?

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