Sometimes a Variable Cannot Be Studied Directly, but Can Be

question 58

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a variable cannot be studied directly, but can be studied indirectly by means of some other variable.This other variable is a called a _____ variable.

• A)proxy
• B)differential
• C)mediating
• D)final
• E)hidden

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Definitions:

Social Learning

is the process of acquiring behaviors, attitudes, or skills through observing and mimicking the actions of others, a principle that underlies concepts like modeling and observational learning in psychology.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that causes itself to become true due to the behavior it inspires.

Communication Apprehension

Fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with other people.

Looking-Glass Self

Concept that people learn who they are by their interactions with others, who reflect their self back to them.