Asked by Deepak Anwidh on May 27, 2024
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A researcher found that clients who were randomly assigned to same-gender groups participated more in group therapy sessions than clients who were randomly assigned to mixed-gender groups.In this experiment,what is the dependent variable
A) whether or not the group was mixed-gender
B) how much the clients' mental health improved
C) the clients' attitudes toward group therapy
D) the amount of participation in the group therapy sessions
Group Therapy Sessions
Psychotherapy that involves treating multiple clients together in a group setting.
Dependent Variable
The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.
- Differentiate and identify the characteristics of independent, dependent, and control variables in experimental designs.
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Adriana TrejoMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The dependent variable in this experiment is the amount of participation in the group therapy sessions, as it is what is being measured and affected by the independent variable (group composition).
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate and identify the characteristics of independent, dependent, and control variables in experimental designs.
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