Which of the Following Actions Would Best Control for Mediating

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions would best control for mediating variables when designing a study to determine whether a videotape or a pamphlet is most effective in educating young women about breast self-examination (BSE) ?

• A) Randomly assigning subjects to the two groups
• B) Excluding subjects who already perform BSE on a regular basis
• C) Selecting only heterosexual women as study subjects
• D) Determining what breast cancer means to individual participants

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Definitions:

Social Identities

Refers to how individuals identify themselves in relation to groups, such as national, cultural, or religious affiliations.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group, which can impair performance in affected individuals.

Social Identity Theory

A theory proposing that individuals derive part of their self-concept and esteem from their membership in social groups, influencing intergroup behavior.

Categorization

The process of identifying, naming, and sorting objects or ideas into groups or categories based on shared characteristics or attributes.