Showing That an Intervening Variable Exists Between an Independent and Dependent

question 53

True/False

Showing that an intervening variable exists between an independent and dependent variable proves that the relationship is spurious.

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Definitions:

Gustatory

Related to the sense of taste or the tasting of substances.

Oral Hygiene

Practices aimed at maintaining the cleanliness of the mouth and teeth, crucial for preventing dental diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease.

Xerostomia

A condition also known as dry mouth, resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brain stem that is responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.