Which of the Following Definitions Best Describes Mediation

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following definitions best describes mediation?

• A) The relationship between a predictor variable and an outcome variable can be explained by a third variable.
• B) The combined effect of two variables on another.
• C) The ability to predict an outcome variable from two predictor variables.
• D) The unexplained variance after the effect of two predictor variables has been examined

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Definitions:

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth and metabolism.

Pain Relief

The alleviation or reduction of pain through medication, therapy, or other medical interventions.

Endorphins

Natural, pain-relieving chemicals produced by the body that also promote feelings of pleasure or euphoria.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical framework describing the body's short- and long-term reactions to stress, proposed by Hans Selye.