In Social Psychology,a Dependent Variable in an Experiment

question 27

Multiple Choice

In social psychology,a dependent variable in an experiment

• A) is a dimension that the experimenter suggests may vary by manipulating an independent variable
• B) is something someone brings into an experiment
• C) can be one of a wide variety of behaviours
• D) both A and C

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, involved in stress response and metabolic processes.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing various body functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes.

Autonomic Nervous System

A component of the peripheral nervous system responsible for regulating automatic bodily activities such as cardiac rhythm, digestive processes, and breathing rate.

Piloerection

The involuntary erection of hairs on the skin, typically as a response to cold or fear, creating what is commonly known as "goosebumps."