You are studying the immediate effects of alcohol on people's feelings of well-being. Which of the following could be the dependent variable in this study?
A) Score on a measure of well-being
B) Amount of alcohol consumed within one hour prior to test
C) Level of alcohol in the blood
D) The psychological background of the participants

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The dependent variable in this study would be the score on a measure of well-being, as it is what you are measuring to see if alcohol has an immediate effect on it. The other factors listed (amount of alcohol consumed, level of alcohol in the blood, and psychological background of participants) would all be independent variables that could potentially affect the dependent variable.

You Are Studying the Immediate Effects of Alcohol on People's