A psychologist is investigating the study behavior of college students. She writes a list that includes the following: underlining versus not underlining, studying in a quiet room versus studying in a noisy room
and studying alone versus studying with a group of students. Which term best describes the items on this list?
a) control variables
b) dependent variables
c) extraneous variables
d) independent variables
ANS: d
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Ingratiation involves __________, whereas self-deprecation involves __________
a) emphasizing one's credentials; praising another person or using flattering language b) lowering an audience's expectations of one's abilities; emphasizing one's credentials c) leading others to agree with one's views; lowering an audience's expectations of one's abilities d) praising another person or using flattering language; lowering an audience's expectations of one's abilities
The main source of body dissatisfaction relative to the "thin ideal" comes from
a. media exposure. b. family members. c. distorted self-image. d. an acknowledgment of the thin advantage.