Independent and Dependent Variables Whether a Variable Is an Independent

question 24

Multiple Choice

Independent and Dependent Variables Whether a variable is an independent or dependent variable in an experiment depends on

• A)how the experimenter operationalizes these constructs.
• B)the experimental hypothesis.
• C)the extraneous variables that are present.
• D)the scale of measurement used.

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Definitions:

Asch

Refers to Solomon Asch, a psychologist best known for his research on conformity, including experiments demonstrating how group pressure can influence individuals to conform.

Task Difficulty

The level of challenge presented by a task, which can influence performance and motivation.

Obedience Declined

A reduction or refusal to follow orders or directives from an authority figure.

Milgram

Refers to Stanley Milgram, an American social psychologist best known for his controversial experiments on obedience to authority figures, conducted in the 1960s.