Which of the Following Represents an Indirect Effect in a Simple

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an indirect effect in a simple mediation model?

A) The dependent variable influences the mediating variable, which then influences the independent variable.
B) The independent variable influences the mediating variable, which then influences the dependent variable.
C) The independent variable influences the dependent variable, which then influences the mediating variable.
D) The mediating variable simultaneously influences the independent and dependent variable.