The Variable That We Expect to Change as a Result

question 42

Multiple Choice

The variable that we expect to change as a result of our manipulation is called the:

• A) independent variable
• B) dependent variable
• C) intervening variable
• D) control variable

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Definitions:

Fight or Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, preparing the body to either confront or flee from the threat.

Walter Cannon

An American physiologist known for his work on the fight or flight response and for coining the term 'homeostasis.'

BMI

Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

Overweight

Having a body weight more than what is considered normal or healthy for a specific height, often measured by the body mass index (BMI).