When a Third Variable (E

question 1

Multiple Choice

When a third variable (e.g., gender) is found to interact with, and affect, either the direction or strength of the relationship between two other variables (e.g., stress and heart disease) , the third variable would be classified as what?

• A) Mediator
• B) Moderator
• C) Predictor
• D) Dependent variable
• E) Interacting variable

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