The Possibility That an Extraneous Variable Can Become a Confounding

question 22

True/False

The possibility that an extraneous variable can become a confounding variable is eliminated completely by holding it constant.

---

Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

Intellectual ability that reflects basic information processing skills, including working memory, processing speed, and the ability to detect relations among stimuli and draw inferences; underlies learning, is not influenced by culture, and reflects brain functioning.

Pragmatic Intelligence

The ability to solve real-world problems by adapting to, shaping, or selecting environments.

Crystallized Intelligence

The ability to use skills, knowledge, and experience gained over time, often improving as one gets older.

Fluid Intelligence

The ability to think abstractly, reason quickly, and solve problems in novel situations, independent of acquired knowledge.