A Dependent Variable Is a Variable That

question 111

Multiple Choice

A dependent variable is a variable that

• A) the participants themselves measure.
• B) the item that an experimenter measures to determine how it was affected.
• C) the experimenter manipulates.
• D) is irrelevant to what happens in the experiment.

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Definitions:

Catatonia

A behavioral syndrome marked by an inability to move normally, which can include symptoms such as stiffness, mutism, and stupor.

Immobility

The state or condition of being unable to move or be moved, often referring to physical restriction or lack of motion.

Agitation

A state of nervous excitement or anxiety, often displayed through restless or excessive movement.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body’s fight or flight response, influencing heart rate, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.