The Possibility That a Confounding Variable, Rather Than the Independent

question 49

Multiple Choice

The possibility that a confounding variable, rather than the independent variable of interest, caused changes on the dependent measure represents

• A) an alternative explanation.
• B) an artifact.
• C) a placebo effect.
• D) a demand characteristic.

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Definitions:

Social-cognitive Theory

A framework for understanding, predicting, and changing human behavior that emphasizes the role of observational learning, social experience, and reciprocal determinism in the development of personality.

Sexual Attraction

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Gender-appropriate Behavior

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Gender-inappropriate Behavior

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