In an experiment on long-term memory, a psychologist presented either a list of words or the same words used in a story.She measured the number of ideas recalled in each case.The number of ideas recalled is a(n)_____ .
A)independent variable
B)ecologically valid variable
C)dependent variable
D)confounding variable

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The number of ideas recalled is the variable being measured, making it the dependent variable. It is not the independent variable, as this is the variable being manipulated or controlled by the researcher. Ecological validity refers to the degree to which findings can be generalized to real-world settings, and is not applicable here. Confounding variables are extraneous variables that can influence the dependent variable and are not being intentionally manipulated, and thus do not apply here.

In an Experiment on Long-Term Memory, a Psychologist Presented Either