The Main Independent Variable (Manipulated Variable) in Aronson and Mettee's

question 1

Multiple Choice

The main independent variable (manipulated variable) in Aronson and Mettee's study on cheating was:

• A) reward.
• B) self-esteem.
• C) attractiveness of the alternatives.
• D) the sex of the experimental confederates.

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Definitions:

Sexual Response Cycle

Refers to the series of emotional and physical phases experienced during sexual activity, including stages of excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Refractory Period

The period immediately following a stimulus, during which a nerve or muscle is unresponsive to a subsequent stimulus.

Excitement Stage

The initial phase of the human sexual response cycle, characterized by physiological arousal and preparation for sexual activity.

Chain Migration

A social process by which migrants from a particular town follow others from that town to a specific destination.