In a Study Reported in Your Text (Feng, Spence

question 134

Multiple Choice

In a study reported in your text (Feng, Spence, & Pratt, 2007) , male and female participants played a video game for 10 hours. The researchers measured participants' spatial skills before and after the game. The spatial skills measure is the __________ variable; it should appear on the _____-axis in a graph of the study's results.

• A) independent; x
• B) independent; y
• C) dependent; x
• D) dependent; y

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Definitions:

Downsizing Employees

Reducing the number of employees through layoffs, often as a strategy to cut costs and improve efficiency.

Competencies

A rephrased definition: The combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that are required for effective performance in a job role.

Job Posting

A public or internal announcement of a job opening within a company.

Employment Offer

A formal proposal of work from an employer to a candidate, typically including job specifics and compensation details.