In a study to help people quit smoking cigarettes,a group of participants received one supportive phone call 10 days after attending a program on strategies to resist smoking.A second group received a supportive phone call every week for 6 weeks after attending the program,and a third group received no supportive phone calls after attending the program.What is the dependent variable in this study?
A) Program on strategies to resist the urge to smoke
B) Reduction or elimination of cigarette smoking
C) One-time supportive phone call
D) Weekly supportive phone call

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Correct B: The study is designed to help people quit smoking cigarettes.
Incorrect A: The smoking cessation program was the independent variable.
Incorrect C: The one-time supportive phone call was part of the experimental treatment.
Incorrect D: The weekly supportive phone call represents another type of experimental treatment.

In a Study to Help People Quit Smoking Cigarettes,a Group