If "This" Causes "That," Then "This" Is the _____ Variable

question 133

Multiple Choice

If "this" causes "that," then "this" is the _____ variable, and "that" is the _____ variable.

• A)dependent; independent
• B)independent; dependent
• C)constant; dependent
• D)constant; independent

---

Definitions:

Hippocampus

A part of the brain involved in forming, organizing, and storing memories.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production that regulates bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, moods, and the sleep cycle.

Fornix

A C-shaped bundle of nerve fibers in the brain that plays a key role in cognitive functions and memory formation.

Executive Functions

Functions of the brain that involve the ability to sustain concentration; use abstract reasoning and concept formation; anticipate, plan, and program; initiate purposeful behavior; self-monitor; and shift from maladaptive patterns of behavior to more adaptive ones.