Which of the Following Statements Is True of Psychosocial Variables

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of psychosocial variables?

• A) Highly valid measure of them is not possible.
• B) They are extraneous variables in nursing research.
• C) Measurement of them is tricky and requires careful instrument development.
• D) They are best measured by physiological indicators.

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Definitions:

Radioactive Decay

The spontaneous disintegration and emission of particles from an unstable atom.

Solar Radiation

The electromagnetic energy emitted by the sun, including visible light, ultraviolet light, and infrared energy, which drives Earth's climate system.

Trapped Heat

Heat that is contained within a system, such as the Earth's atmosphere or oceans, not easily released back into space, contributing to warming effects.

Atmospheric Pressure

The pressure, or force per unit area, exerted by the atmosphere; generally greater at sea level than in high elevations.