The ________ Variable Is the Outcome Variable and Is Believed

question 73

Multiple Choice

The ________ variable is the outcome variable and is believed to be affected by the variable manipulated by the experimenter.

• A) intervening
• B) predictor
• C) dependent
• D) independent
• E) randomized

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Definitions:

Attachment Patterns

The systemic behaviors seen in relationships that are formed in early childhood and affect relationships in adulthood.

Child-Rearing Practices

The methods and strategies used by parents and caregivers to raise and educate children, influencing their physical, emotional, and social development.

Securely Attached

Securely attached individuals tend to have a positive view of themselves and their relationships, feeling comfortable with intimacy and independence, stemming from stable and responsive caregiver relationships in early development.

Maternal Emotions

The complex spectrum of feelings and emotional states experienced by mothers in relation to their maternal role and their children.