The Observed Behavior of Interest in an Experiment Is Termed

question 35

Multiple Choice

The observed behavior of interest in an experiment is termed the

• A) dependent variable.
• B) independent variable.
• C) co-dependent variable.
• D) latent variable.

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Definitions:

Freud's Development

Freud's theory of psychosexual development posits that children pass through a series of stages (oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital) where the libido's focus on different areas of the body influences personality.

Sexually Abused

The experience of being forced or coerced into unwanted sexual activity.

Personality Disturbances

Patterns of behavior or thinking that deviate significantly from the norms of the individual's culture, causing distress or impaired functioning.

Inferiority

A feeling of lower status or self-worth compared to others, often discussed in the context of social comparison and psychological theories.