Dependent Variables Are Frequently Referred to As

question 105

Multiple Choice

Dependent variables are frequently referred to as:

• A)predictors.
• B)criteria.
• C)confounds.
• D)outcomes.

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Definitions:

Cognitive

Pertaining to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Contextual

Relating to the circumstances surrounding a situation or event which add meaning.

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to a theory and therapeutic approach that emphasizes the exploration of unconscious desires and conflicts as they manifest in behavior.

Uninvolved

A parenting style characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs and a general disengagement from their life.