Social Psychology Experiments

question 116

Multiple Choice

Social psychology experiments

• A)allow the results to be generalized to everyday life.
• B)lead to conclusions about the effects of a dependent variable.
• C)always reflect everyday reality.
• D)confirm hunches gained from everyday experience.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable that is deliberately changed or manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In research, the variable that is measured and is expected to change as a result of changes in the independent variable.

Risk Factors

Attributes, characteristics, or exposures that increase the likelihood of a person developing a disease or injury.

Susceptibility

The likelihood or predisposition to be affected by a certain condition or disease based on genetic, environmental, or psychological factors.