Self-esteem would be considered a manipulated independent variable if
A)two groups in a study were composed of those with high self-esteem and low self-esteem
B)a procedure was designed so that some people succeeded and others failed in a task
C)only moderate self-esteem participants were picked for the study
D)none of the above - as a personality variable, self-esteem is by definition a subject variable

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A manipulated independent variable is one that is controlled or changed by the researcher. In option B, self-esteem is manipulated by designing a procedure where some people succeed and others fail, thus affecting their self-esteem.

Self-Esteem Would Be Considered a Manipulated Independent Variable If