Asked by Marina Castelluzzo on Jun 24, 2024
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In Alan Lang's experiment, aggression was defined as the intensity and duration of shocks given the accomplice. These measures represented the __________ variable.
A) experimental
B) independent
C) dependent
D) control
Dependent Variable
The factor or condition that is measured at the end of an experiment and is presumed to vary as a result of the manipulations of the independent variable(s).
Aggression
Conduct aimed at causing pain or fear in others, manifested through either physical aggression or verbal assaults.
- Distinguish between independent and dependent variables in experimental studies.
Verified Answer
JR
jaspal rajputJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Aggression, measured by the intensity and duration of shocks given to the accomplice, is the dependent variable - it is the outcome variable that is affected by the independent variable (in this case, the presence or absence of authority figures). The experimental variable refers to the factor being manipulated in the study (e.g. the presence or absence of authority figures), while the control variable is a factor that is held constant to ensure that any observed effects are due to the experimental variable and not some other factor.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between independent and dependent variables in experimental studies.
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