Why is an independent variable so named?
What will be an ideal response?
An independent variable is supposed to be independent of a participants' wishes, preferences, and personal characteristics.
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Which of the following events is the most likely reason that a person formerly classified as having an intellectual disability would no longer be classified as such a few years later?
a. The person turned 18. b. The person's IQ increased significantly. c. The person became financially independent. d. The demands of work are different than the demands of school.
Evolution theorists believe evolution has influenced personality characteristics. Which of the following is one example of the type of data they have offered to support their viewpoint?
a) Personality characteristics have a higher degree of heritability in women than in men. b) Men and women share the same characteristics due to similar genetic backgrounds. c) Men and women choose dates and mates based on certain personality characteristics. d) Personality characteristics that are not related to fertility are not likely to be passed to future generations.