Mediator Variables Are Those That ____

question 9

Multiple Choice

 Mediator variables are those that ____.

• A) predict the relationship among variables
• B) have an independent effect on the existing relationship among variables
• C) influence the direction or strength of the relationship between variables
• D) refer to the process through which a variable produces an outcome

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Definitions:

Synapses

The junctions at which neurons communicate with other neurons, muscles, or glands through electrical or chemical signals.

Normal Development

Refers to the predictable pattern of growth and change that occurs in individuals across the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, and emotional aspects.

Abnormal Development

Development that deviates from typical growth patterns, often implying delays or differences in physical, emotional, or cognitive processes.

Illness

A state of poor health, often characterized by symptoms and impacting an individual's normal functioning.