What Is the Dependent Variable in the Following Statement? "If

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is the dependent variable in the following statement? "If people are put in groups, then they will be less likely to help a stranger than when they are by themselves."

• A) Group size (group or individual)
• B) Likelihood to help a stranger
• C) The participants
• D) The researcher

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A behavior modification technique where the degree of an act is regulated via reinforcement or disciplinary measures.

Biological Constraints

Limitations on learning and adaptation that are rooted in an organism's biological characteristics.

Associative Learning

The process by which an individual learns the connection between two stimuli, or between a behavior and a response.

Preparedness

The state of being ready and able to deal with upcoming challenges or emergencies, often involving planning and proactive measures.