Anxious (Review of Chap 3,4 and 5)

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Major points in the selected chapters and how this relates to the concept of intervening variables and operational definitions
Introduction
Intervention variables are hypothetical elements or circumstances that are used to explain the existing relationships between variables that are observed. The variables include dependent and independent variables that are synonymous with empirical studies (Tolman 2). The variable is interrelated with operational definitions of key objective constructs. The relationship is evident given that it aids understanding of the prevailing relationship between the dependent and independent variables especially when the variables appear to have the definite connection(Tolman 2). The two variables are studied through operational definitions that have no parting existence. This paper discusses the key points and information provided in the three different chapters of designated articles. It also details the connection between the message in the chapters and the concept of intervening variables.
Chapter 3
Chapter three of Ralph Waldo’s article is titled life is dangerous. The chapter affirms the notion that there is a danger as soon as there is life. Waldo narrates a story that he was told by an Australian friend about the nature of life. The friend told him “time for a kangaroo’s breakfast-a quick pee and look around” (Ralph 53). The assertion and that of Ralph Waldo about life is dangerous to resona…