A study found a strong correlation between parental bonding and adolescent drug use. Children with stronger bonds to their parents were far less likely to try drugs or alcohol. After examining their data more closely, the researchers discovered that parental bonding was really a predictor for teen religiosity. Consequently, high levels of religiosity, rather than parental bonding, actually prevent drug use. This means that religiosity was a(n)

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Religiosity acted as an intervening variable that influenced the relationship between parental bonding and adolescent drug use. It means that the effect of parental bonding on drug use was mediated by religiosity. Therefore, D is the correct answer as an intervening variable.

A Study Found a Strong Correlation Between Parental Bonding and Adolescent