A Particular Variable (E

question 151

Multiple Choice

A particular variable (e.g., stress) is found to be related to a second variable (e.g., inflammation) , which, in turn, is associated with an outcome variable (e.g., heart disease) . Furthermore, if the second variable (inflammation) were controlled for, the relation between stress and heart disease is reduced. In this instance, inflammation is considered to be a _____.

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

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