Researchers were interested in the effects of alcohol consumption on the perceived attractiveness of members of theopposite sex. One group of participants was given 4 drinks containing alcohol, another group was given 4 drinks that didnot contain alcohol, but both the alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks tasted identical. A final group was given no drinks at all.Next, all three groups of participants rated the attractiveness ofmembers of the opposite sex by viewing pictures and rating attractiveness on a 1-to-10 scale. Which of the following is the dependent variable in this study?

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The dependent variable in this study is the ratings on the attractiveness scale. This is because the researchers are interested in how alcohol consumption (independent variable) affects the perceived attractiveness of members of the opposite sex (dependent variable). Therefore, the ratings on the attractiveness scale are the variable that is being influenced by the alcohol consumption. The other options (A, C, and D) are all related to the independent variable, but not the dependent variable.

Researchers Were Interested in the Effects of Alcohol Consumption on the Perceived