[Solved] A manipulation of an ______ variable involves researcher control of the administration of the levels of the variable to the participants. A) independent B) dependent C) causal D) matched Sexuality: Encompasses sex, identity, and eroticism; it is a complex part of the human condition impacted by biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Essentialist Approaches: Theories or methods that attribute fixed, intrinsic, natural characteristics to individuals or groups based on race, gender, culture, or nationality. Social Constructionist: A theory or approach that emphasizes how social phenomena or categories are created, institutionalized, and made into tradition by humans. Human Sexuality: A broad term that encompasses the experiences, expressions, and identities related to sexual attraction, behavior, and practices among humans.