How Do We Test for Moderation

question 5

Multiple Choice

How do we test for moderation?

• A)Look at the effect of the moderator variable in a regression in which the outcome is predicted from a predictor and the proposed moderator.
• B)Look at the indirect effect of a predictor on an outcome variable via the proposed moderator.
• C)Look at the reduction in the direct effect of a predictor on an outcome variable when the proposed moderator is also included.
• D)Look at the interaction term in a regression in which the outcome variable is predicted from a predictor, the proposed moderator and their interaction.

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Definitions:

Personality

The set of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns that are stable over time and across situations, which characterizes an individual and differentiates them from others.

Life Span

A term referring to the maximum duration of life of a species, or more commonly, the length of an individual's life.

Relative Consistency

Relative consistency is the concept that an individual's behavior in different situations remains consistent over time despite varying external circumstances.

Situationism

The belief in psychology that behavior is determined more by situations and environmental factors than by personal traits or motivations.