The __________ is the behavior or mental process in an experiment that may change in response to manipulations of the __________.

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The dependent variable is the behavior or mental process that is being measured and is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable. The independent variable is the variable that is being manipulated or changed by the researcher. Option A describes the correct relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Option C mentions a random variable, which is a variable that cannot be controlled by the researcher and may interfere with the results. Option D is incorrect as the cause is not a variable in an experiment, and the researcher is not a part of the experiment's variables.

The __________ Is the Behavior or Mental Process in an Experiment