In an experiment, children watched an adult display physical violence toward a clown doll in a room full of other toys. In some cases the aggressive adult was scolded for the behaviour, and in other cases the aggressive adult was praised. Each child is then left in the room of toys, and the researchers watch to see if the child copies any of the aggressive behaviour. What is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the variable being measured, which is the aggressive behaviour of the children. This is what is being observed and recorded by the researchers. The independent variable is the variable being manipulated, which is whether the model was praised or punished.

In an Experiment, Children Watched an Adult Display Physical Violence