In the Context of Social Psychological Research,which of the Following

question 91

Multiple Choice

In the context of social psychological research,which of the following variables do social psychologists manipulate to draw causal conclusions about its effects on some outcome?

• A)measured variable
• B)confounding variable
• C)explained variable
• D)independent variable

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Definitions:

Shade Avoidance

The tendency of plants that are adapted to high light intensities to grow taller when they are closely surrounded by other plants.

Phytochrome

A photoreceptor in plants that detects light to regulate various processes, such as germination, flowering, and shade avoidance.

Circadian Rhythm

An internal rhythm that approximates the 24-hour day. See biological clocks.

Cryptochrome

A proteinaceous pigment that strongly absorbs blue light; implicated in resetting the biological clock in plants, fruit flies, and mice.