A Difference Between Experimental and Control Groups Other Than the Independent

question 74

Multiple Choice

A difference between experimental and control groups other than the independent variable is a ________ variable.

• A)confounding
• B)dependent
• C)false
• D)placebo

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Definitions:

Dysfunction

The impairment or abnormal functioning of a bodily system or organ.

Stress Reaction

The body's response to a threat or challenge, involving psychological and physiological changes to enhance coping ability.

Resilience

Denotes the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, or significant stress.

Lobotomy

A surgical procedure that involves cutting or scraping away most of the connections to and from the prefrontal cortex, once used to treat mental disorders.