A Situational Moderator Variable Is Called a Neutralizer When It

A situational moderator variable is called a neutralizer when it ________.

A) decreases the effect of leader behavior on the dependent variable or prevents any effect from occurring
B) increases the effects of leader behavior on the dependent variable but does not directly influence the dependent variable
C) makes a mediating variable or an outcome more favorable
D) makes a mediating variable or an outcome less favorable