[Solved] Alice is viewing pornography as a part of an experiment. Which hormone's level is likely to increase in her bloodstream as a result of the experiment? A) Estradiol B) Testosterone C) Estrogen D) Progesterone Independent Variable: In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable. Sweets: Food items that are rich in sugar and often used as a treat or dessert. Dependent Variable: The variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable. Experimenter's Manipulations: The deliberate alteration of variables by a researcher in an experiment to determine their effects on the outcome.