In Harlow's Studies with Baby Rhesus Monkeys, Contact Comfort Was

question 10

Multiple Choice

In Harlow's studies with baby rhesus monkeys, contact comfort was provided by:

• A)one of the research assistants
• B)a warm, soft piece of terry cloth
• C)wire mesh
• D)another monkey

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Definitions:

Dependent

Refers to a variable in a psychological experiment that is expected to change as a result of manipulations in the independent variable.

Independent

In statistics, refers to variables or samples that are not influenced by each other; in general, freedom from outside control or support.

Dependent

In statistics, it refers to a variable which is assumed to be influenced by one or more independent variables.

Random Phenomenon

A process or event that occurs in a manner that the outcome is unpredictable and, in some cases, follows a probability distribution.