Which of the following is an example of a concept that is NOT directly observable, but intervenes between a stimulus and a response?

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Attitude is a concept that cannot be directly observed, as it is a mental state or inclination that shapes a person's behavior or response to a stimulus. It intervenes between a stimulus (such as a situation or message) and a response (such as a behavior or action). The other options, such as older age, physical abuse, income, and smiling, are directly observable or measurable, and may influence behavior directly rather than through an intervening concept.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Concept