In a study described in the textbook, male participants sniffed either women's tears or a saline solution. The men then rated the attractiveness of female faces and their own sexual excitement. Researchers also measured the men's testosterone levels and brain activity in regions associated with sexual arousal. Which is NOT a dependent variable in this study?

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The dependent variables in the study are the men's testosterone levels, self-ratings of sexual excitement, and facial attractiveness ratings. The independent variable is whether the men sniffed tears or a saline solution. Therefore, D is not a dependent variable but an independent variable in this study.

In a Study Described in the Textbook, Male Participants Sniffed