Glossary I
Glossary I
Deutsch: Unabhängige Variable / Español: Variable Independiente / Português: Variável Independente / Français: Variable Indépendante / Italiano: Variabile Indipendente
Independent variable in the psychology context refers to the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable. It is a core component of experimental research, allowing scientists to explore cause-and-effect relationships within psychological studies. By altering the independent variable, researchers can assess how changes influence outcomes, behaviors, or psychological conditions measured by the dependent variable.
Deutsch: Unabhängigkeit / Español: Independencia / Português: Independência / Français: Indépendance / Italiano: Indipendenza /
Independence is defined as a performance situation that is structured in such a way that the success of any one member is unrelated to the chance of other members’ succeeding. Independence also means expressing opinions, making judgments, or acting in ways that are consistent with one’s personal beliefs but inconsistent with the opinions, judgments, or actions of other group members or the group’s norms.
Independence training means encouraging children to become self-reliant by accomplishing goals without others’ assistance.
Deutsch: Unabhängig / Español: Independiente / Português: Independente / Français: Indépendant / Italiano: Indipendente /
Independent also Idiocentric refers to an individual who is dispositionally predisposed to put his or her own personal interests and motivations above the group 's interests and goals.
Independent living facility refers to rental accommodation in which services are not included as part of the rent, but may be available on site and may be purchased by residents for an additional fee.