According to the text, which of the following is NOT an essential variable found in a psychological experiment?
A)mediating
B)independent
C)extraneous
D)dependent

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Mediating variables are not considered essential variables in the basic structure of a psychological experiment. Essential variables typically include independent variables (factors manipulated by the researcher), dependent variables (outcomes measured by the researcher), and extraneous variables (uncontrolled factors that could affect the results). Mediating variables, while important in understanding the mechanisms of an effect, are not fundamental to the experimental design's basic structure.

According to the Text, Which of the Following Is NOT