In an Experiment Concerning the Effect of Food Deprivation on Activity

question 49

Multiple Choice

In an experiment concerning the effect of food deprivation on activity level, food deprivation is the _____ variable.

• A) dependent
• B) confounding
• C) independent
• D) extraneous

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Definitions:

Vestibular Sense

The sensory system that contributes to balance and spatial orientation, providing the leading contribution about movement and sense of equilibrium.

Somatosensory Cortex

The somatosensory cortex is a part of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from various parts of the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.

Cerebellum

is a part of the brain located at the back of the skull, crucial for motor control, posture, and balance.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located behind the forehead that is responsible for problem solving, judgment, and motor function.