A Researcher Studies Achievement by Children in Poorly Funded Elementary

question 16

Multiple Choice

A researcher studies achievement by children in poorly funded elementary schools. She develops a model that posits parent involvement as an important variable. She believes that parent involvement has an impact on children by increasing their motivation to do school work. Thus, in her model, greater parent involvement leads to higher student motivation, which in turn creates higher student achievement. Student motivation is what kind of variable in this study?

• A) Manipulated variable
• B) Extraneous variable
• C) Confounding variable
• D) Mediating or intervening variable

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Definitions:

Identity Achievement

A stage in adolescent development where individuals have explored various options and made firm commitments to their beliefs and choices.

Compliant Agent

An entity or individual that agrees with and follows specific instructions, rules, or regulations set by an authority.

Reluctant Agent

A person or entity that acts with hesitation or unwillingness, typically in a scenario requiring action or decision-making.

Social Reference

The use of external sources, such as people or standards, to guide behavior and attitudes.