The ________ Is Not Exposed to the Independent Variable Manipulation

question 77

Multiple Choice

The ________ is not exposed to the independent variable manipulation but provides a point of comparison when examining the effects of these manipulations on the dependent variable.

• A) control group
• B) hypothetical group
• C) experimental group
• D) extraneous group
• E) caveat group

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Definitions:

Gender-Role Stereotype

Preconceived notions about the behaviors, actions, and roles expected of men and women based on their sex.

Heteronormativity

The assumption that heterosexuality, predicated on the gender binary, is the norm or default sexual orientation, often marginalizing other forms of sexuality.

Gender Schema

A set of interrelated ideas used to organize information about the world on the basis of gender.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

The physical changes that occur as a result of increased amounts of hormones targeting other areas of the body.