The Main Dependent Variable in Coan, Schaefer, and Davidson's Study

question 5

Multiple Choice

The main dependent variable in Coan, Schaefer, and Davidson's study on social bonding was:

• A) self-report measures of well-being.
• B) fMRI recordings.
• C) the number of times the person holding the woman's had said soothing things.
• D) the length of time the woman held the other person's hand.

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Definitions:

Female Athlete Triad

A syndrome in some physically active females characterized by low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and decreased bone mineral density.

Menstruating

The process in which the lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina, a natural monthly cycle that typically occurs in female individuals of reproductive age.

Distance Runner

An athlete who specializes in long-distance races, typically anything from 3,000 meters to marathons.

Waist

The part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips, often measured to assess obesity or body fat distribution.