A Researcher Was Interested in Whether Divorce and Remarriage Influence

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Essay

A researcher was interested in whether divorce and remarriage influence the extent to which children are sociable.At a nearby school,the researcher classified 5^th-graders into one of three groups: intact parents (no divorce),divorced (single-parent families),and remarried parents.The researcher interviewed the 5^th-graders and rated their sociability,and also asked them to complete a questionnaire that assessed their level of comfort in different social situations.
Describe the dependent variable(s)in this study.

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Definitions:

Laryngitis

Inflammation of the larynx, often causing a hoarse voice or loss of voice.

Community Theatre

A local theater activity involving members of a community in its production, performance, and often in its administration.

Frustration

An emotional response to opposition, related to anger and disappointment, that arises from the perceived resistance to the fulfillment of an individual's will or goal.

Coping Abilities

An individual's psychological and behavioral capacities to manage stress and adversity.