A psychological process that is responsible for the effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable is referred to as a(n)_____ variable.
A) operational
B) hypothetical
C) process
D) mediating

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A mediating variable is a psychological process that explains the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable. It occurs when the independent variable affects the mediating variable, which in turn affects the dependent variable. This is also known as an indirect effect. Therefore, D) mediating is the best choice.

A Psychological Process That Is Responsible for the Effect of an Independent