The Reason Most Frequently Given for Stress and Depression Among

question 24

Multiple Choice

The reason most frequently given for stress and depression among college students is

• A)living away from home.
• B)having too many assignments and too little time to complete them.
• C)fear of failing in a success-oriented world.
• D)pressure from parents to get good grades.

---

Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of changes made to the independent variable.

Placebo

A substance with no therapeutic effect, often used as a control in testing new drugs.

Participants' Expectations

The beliefs or assumptions held by individuals participating in a study or activity about what will happen, which can influence their behavior and the outcomes.