Which one of the following reflects partial mediation?
A) Some relationship between X and Y remains, and that relationship becomes stronger.
B) Some relationship between X and Y remains, but that relationship is smaller in magnitude.
C) The relationship between X and Y completely disappears.
D) The relationship between X and Y exponentiates.

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Partial mediation occurs when the relationship between X and Y is still present, but is smaller in magnitude, after controlling for the mediator. Option A implies that the relationship becomes stronger, which would suggest complete mediation. Options C and D indicate complete mediation or even over-mediation, where the relationship between X and Y disappears or exponentially increases, respectively.

Which One of the Following Reflects Partial Mediation