Define Independent and Dependent Variables; Give a Brief Example of a Research

question 21

Essay

Define independent and dependent variables; give a brief example of a research question and identify the independent and dependent variables within it.

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Definitions:

Egocentrism

A cognitive trait where an individual cannot fully understand or assume perspectives other than their own.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between ages 7 and 11, when children gain a better understanding of concrete and logical operations.

Formal Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals are able to think abstractly and logically.

Kohlberg's Theory

A theory of moral development proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg, suggesting that moral reasoning evolves through a series of stages from childhood into adulthood.