Finkel and Eastwick Used Several Dependent Variables to Assess the Degree

question 1

Multiple Choice

Finkel and Eastwick used several dependent variables to assess the degree of liking experienced by the participants in the speed dating situation. Which of the following was not a dependent variable used in this study?

• A) would (''yes'') or would not (''no'') be interested in seeing each partner again
• B) the degree to which they experienced self-confidence on that date
• C) romantic chemistry with that partner
• D) romantic desire for that partner
• E) All of these measures were used in the study.

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