Suppose You Want to Find Out If Using Cell Phones

question 5

Multiple Choice

Suppose you want to find out if using cell phones while driving a car affects the likelihood of having an accident.Driving ability as defined by the scores achieved on a test of driving ability would be the ______ variable.

• A)independent
• B)control
• C)extraneous
• D)dependent

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Independence

The state or quality of being self-reliant, free from external control or support.

Perceiving Oneself

The process of becoming aware of and understanding one's own identity, characteristics, and feelings.

Helping Behaviour

Helping behavior is actions taken to assist others without expectation of reward, often motivated by empathy or moral values.