Moderation and Mediation

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to moderation and mediation, including definitions and explanations critical for understanding the psychological and statistical concepts discussed in the lecture.

Moderation

A statistical relationship where a third variable influences the direction of the relationship between two other variables.

Mediation

A process that explains the relationship between two variables through a third variable.

DEI

An acronym for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which focuses on the fair treatment and inclusion of individuals from all backgrounds, particularly those historically underrepresented.

Main effect

The overall effect of one independent variable (IV) on the dependent variable (DV).

Interaction effect

The scenario where the effect of one independent variable (IV) on a dependent variable (DV) depends on the level of another independent variable.

Moderator

A variable that changes the strength or direction of the relationship between two other variables.

Mediator

A variable that explains the process underlying the observed relationship between two variables.

Potential mediators

Factors that might explain how or why two variables are related.

Potential moderators

Factors that might influence the strength or direction of the relationship between two variables.

Social comparison

The act of comparing oneself to others, often seen in the context of social media and its effects on self-esteem and depression.