In an Experiment, the Independent Variable Is the Purposely Manipulated

question 211

True/False

In an experiment, the independent variable is the purposely manipulated factor thought to produce change in the dependent variable.

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Definitions:

Unusual Sensations

Experiences that deviate from the norm, such as tingling, or auditory and visual phenomena, not typically encountered by most individuals.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the idea that behaviors are influenced by their consequences.

Social Cues

Non-verbal indicators, including facial expressions, body posture, and tone of voice, that guide social interactions.

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often occurring as a symptom of psychiatric disorders.