A Researcher Hypothesizes That Students Who Work Part-Time Have Higher

question 16

Multiple Choice

A researcher hypothesizes that students who work part-time have higher college GPAs than students with full-time jobs. In this study, the independent variable is ______; the dependent variable is ______.

• A) college GPA; employment status
• B) employment status; students
• C) employment status; college GPA
• D) students; college GPA

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Definitions:

Inadequacy-based Self Statements

Negative beliefs about oneself that reflect a sense of personal insufficiency or worthlessness.

Guilt-base Self Statements

Negative self-talk that focuses on feelings of guilt or personal failing, often detrimental to one's mental health.

Symptom-based Self Statements

Negative self-talk directly related to one's symptoms or issues, often reinforcing the problem or condition.

Private Logic

An individual's personal system of beliefs, attitudes, and opinions that uniquely guides their behaviors and perceptions.