RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
In an experimental study of the effects of anxiety on self-esteem, anxiety would be the ____ variable.
|
|
experimental
|
|
|
dependent
|
|
|
correlational
|
|
|
independent
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Option D-The study manipulates anxiety levels to identify its impact on the self-esteem of individuals. The manipulated variable in an experiment refers to the independent variable. This is under the control of the researcher and hence, option D is the answer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Anxiety is the independent variable, exam performance is the dependent variable.
Detailed explanation-3: -People who struggle with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) often find themselves struggling with low self-esteem. They may have poor confidence in themselves or think they are worthless. This can be a harmful symptom of GAD with long-lasting implications.
There is 1 question to complete.