In a Published Report of a Research Study on Social

question 13

Multiple Choice

In a published report of a research study on social anxiety,psychologists included a 30-item questionnaire,which they had used to assess levels of social anxiety.The psychologists have thus provided their readers with a(n)

• A) hypothesis.
• B) independent variable.
• C) operational definition.
• D) double-blind procedure.

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Definitions:

Hypotension

A condition characterized by abnormally low blood pressure, which can lead to symptoms such as dizziness and fainting.

Fungal Infection

An illness resulting from the invasion of fungi in the body, which can affect the skin, nails, or internal organs.

Dehydration

A condition resulting from losing more bodily fluids than have been taken in, leading to a lack of water necessary for normal functions.

Nasogastric Tube

A flexible tube inserted through the nose into the stomach for feeding or removing stomach contents.