Suppose a researcher is interested in examining the effects of sex of participant, sex of confederate, and self-esteem of participant (high, low) on the participants' reactions to negative feedback. Which of the following is NOT an independent variable?
A) sex of participant
B) sex of confederate
C) reactions to negative feedback
D) self-esteem of participants

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Reactions to negative feedback is the dependent variable, as it is the outcome being measured in response to the independent variables.

Suppose a Researcher Is Interested in Examining the Effects of Sex