A researcher designs an experiment in which she studies the effects testosterone

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A researcher designs an experiment in which she studies the effects testosterone has on sex drive in women. She gives 50 women in her study a pill containing testosterone and another 50 women a pill that doesn't contain testosterone (a sugar pill). After one month of treatment, she asks the women how often they have sex each week. What is the independent variable in this study? Select one: a. The sex of the participants in the study b. Whe:her the subjects receive testosterone or the placebo (the sugar pill) C. The sugar pill d. How often the women have sex each week What is the correlation between finger length ratio and sexual orientation in women? Select one: a. Women who identify as heterosexual have symmetrical 2D:4D finger length ratios b. Women who identify as lesbian have symmetrical 2D:4D finger length ratios C. Women who identify as heterosexual have asymmetrical 2D:4D finger length ratios d. There is no correlation between finger length ratio and sexual orientation in women What can the results of studies that are actual experiments reveal to us that correlational studies cannot? Select one: a. That the occurrence of certain facts of sexual behavior tend occur together o b. The cause or causes of some aspects of sexual behavior c. How to change sexual behavior How does gender role develop in girls born with CAH? Select one: a. Girls with CAH develop a stereotypical female gender role. b. Girls with CAH develop a stereotypical male gender role c. Girls with CAH develop a gender role that is Intermediate to stereotypical male and female gender roles.

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1. Answer is b

Independent variable is manipulated or controlled by the researcher or experimenter.

2.Answer is d

3. Answer is c

Experimental studies determine the cause and effect relationship between variables.

4. Answer is b

Since the genetalia and appearance resembles a male, girls tends to develop a stereotypical male gender role.

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