Which of the Following Terms Refers to the Socially Constructed

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to the socially constructed stages people pass through as they live out their lives?

• A)aging
• B)geriatrics
• C)gerontology
• D)the life course

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the researcher to examine its impact on the dependent variable.

Experimental Condition

In research, it refers to the specific environment or set of variables that participants are exposed to, allowing scientists to study the effects of these variables on behavior or performance.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Experimenter's Friendly Smile

A variable in psychological experiments that can influence participants' responses, potentially introducing bias.