Factors That Influence the Direction or Strength of a Relationship

question 1

Multiple Choice

 Factors that influence the direction or strength of a relationship of variables of interest are called ____.

• A) correlated variables
• B) mediator variables
• C) risk variables
• D) moderator variables

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Definitions:

Phi Phenomenon

A visual illusion where stationary objects shown in rapid succession appear to be moving.

Perceptual Set

A tendency to perceive or notice some aspects of the available sensory data and ignore others, influenced by expectations, emotions, and experiences.

Feature Detection

The process by which the brain identifies specific elements or components of a visual image, such as edges, lines, or movement.

Gestalt Principle

A theory that proposes objects are viewed in their entirety before being broken down into individual components.