Dr. Wilhelm randomly assigned 50 depressed patients (half women and half men)to two groups for treatment. One group received medication, and the other received cognitive therapy. Ratings of the depression level of the participants were taken before and after treatment. The rating of participants' depression level is the
A)dependent variable.
B)confound variable.
C)third variable.
D)independent variable.

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The rating of participants' depression level is the dependent variable because it is being measured and observed to see if it changes as a result of the treatment. The independent variable is the type of treatment (medication vs. cognitive therapy), and the gender of the participants is a third variable. There is no mention of any confound variable in this scenario.

Dr Wilhelm Randomly Assigned 50 Depressed Patients (Half Women and Half