Which of the Following Variables Has Both a Direct and Indirect

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following variables has both a direct and indirect effect on reading achievement?

• A) Parent education
• B) Time joint reading
• C) Quality of teaching
• D) Language development

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Definitions:

Factor Analysis

A statistical technique that determines hidden variables or factors responsible for the correlation pattern among a group of observed variables.

Trait

A stable characteristic or quality that describes a person's typical thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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Pertains to the branch of psychology that examines the influence of social contexts and cognitive processes on individuals' behaviors and perceptions.

Psychodynamic

Pertaining to a psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.