In an Experiment, the _____________ Is What the Experimenter Manipulates

question 39

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, the _____________ is what the experimenter manipulates, and the ___________ is what the experimenter measures.

• A) correlational variable . . . . independent variable
• B) independent variable . . . . dependent variable
• C) dependent variable . . . . independent variable
• D) extraneous variable . . . . control variable

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Definitions:

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs and perspectives different from one's own.

Egocentrism

A cognitive trait where an individual fails to understand that other people might have different points of view from their own.

Script for Crying

A socially constructed guide or expectation regarding when, where, and how it is appropriate to express tears or sorrow.

Conservation

The principle in cognitive development where a child learns that quantity doesn’t change despite the arrangement or appearance altering.