An unmeasured theoretical variable assumed to be the underlying cause of several variables that are actually measured and used in the analysis is a(n) __________ variable

What element would make for an adequate test of the hypothesized relationship between child abuse and dissociative disorder?

a. retrospective analysis b. prospective research with objective measures c. accurate prevalence rates for child sexual abuse d. intensive case studies of patients with multiple personality disorder

A negative action against an individual based solely on his or her group membership is

a. social adjustment. b. bystander effect. c. scapegoating. d. prejudice. e. discrimination.