In the Following Quantitative Purpose Statement,indicate the Intervening Variable: "The

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the following quantitative purpose statement,indicate the intervening variable: "The purpose of this study is to test the theory that college students with good self-esteem engage in positive social interactions and in turn achieve high grades during their freshman year."

• A)College students
• B)Self-esteem
• C)Social interactions
• D)High grades

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Definitions:

Mental Tests

Formal assessments designed to evaluate cognitive, emotional, and psychomotor functions and abilities.

Cattell

Refers to Raymond Cattell, a psychologist known for his research in personality, intelligence, and psychological assessment.

Galton

Refers to Francis Galton, a 19th-century polymath who contributed to the fields of statistics, psychology, and anthropology and is known for his work in eugenics and heredity.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their patterns of thought, feelings, and behaviors.