An Investigator Conducts a Study During Which She Varies the Enthusiasm

question 28

Multiple Choice

An investigator conducts a study during which she varies the enthusiasm of praise statements given by therapists and measures the number of skills acquired by clients. The enthusiasm of praise statements is the ______ variable and the number of skills acquired is the ______ variable.

• A) Dependent; independent
• B) Independent; dependent
• C) Extraneous; dependent
• D) Independent; extraneous

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Definitions:

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, resulting from the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin.

Adherence

A patient’s ability and willingness to follow recommended health practices.

Type 2 Diabetes

A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose), characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin.

Ethnic Group

A group of individuals forming a population that shares a similar cultural heritage or lineage.