The more people in a group that perform a behaviour,the more likely a person is to also perform the behaviour because it is the "norm" of behaviour.This interpretation of group behavior as the "norm" is an example of a(n)_____ variable.
A) reliable
B) conceptual
C) mediating
D) operational

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A mediating variable explains the process through which one variable influences another. In this case, the perception of a behavior as a "norm" mediates the relationship between group behavior and an individual's likelihood to perform the behavior.

The More People in a Group That Perform a Behaviour,the