the
independent
variable
(MLGP)
significantly
proposed
mediator
(addictive personality), as described in path A, 2) the proposed mediator (addictive personality) significantly predicts the dependent variable (addictive behaviors), as described in path B, and 3) the independent variable (MLGP) significantly predicts the dependent variable (addictive behaviors), as described in path C, but this relationship is substantially minimized – or non-significant – when the proposed mediator (addictive personality) is added as an independent variable in the multiple regression model.