PSY 3304 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Jean Meeus, Neuroticism, Conscientiousness
10 Jul 2016
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The mediator function of a third variable, which represents the generative mechanism through which the focal independent variable is able to influence the dependent variable of interest (baron & kenny, 1986, p. 1173). The independent variable(a cause) acts on the dependent variable through the mediator (through intermediate reactions): independent variable mediator dependent var. The mediator is what allows the current to go from the independent var to the dependent variable. The mediator is often a process explaining why the independent variable influences the dependent. The moderator function of third variables, which partitions a focal independent variable into subgroups that establish its domains of maximal effectiveness in regard to a given dependent variable (baron & kenny, Class 19: wednesday, march 16th, 2016: personality and context. What it the size of social networks across the lifespan. People with who you are directly involved (social relationships and repeated interactions) 2 theories: socioemotional selectivity theory (information acquisition golas & emotion regulation goals)
