The Second Stage of Decline, Inaction, Is Typically Characterized By

question 13

Multiple Choice

The second stage of decline, inaction, is typically characterized by:

• A) self-esteem
• B) inconsistencies
• C) denial
• D) lack of effort

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Definitions:

Control Factors

Variables that are kept constant and unchanging throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable being tested.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is deliberately changed or manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

is the variable in a scientific experiment that is measured to assess the effect of one or more independent variables.

Experimental Variable

The aspect of an experiment that is intentionally changed or manipulated to observe its effects on the outcome, also known as the independent variable.