Which of the Following Pairs of Variables Are Likely to Be

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of variables are likely to be negatively correlated?

• A) room size and time required to paint walls
• B) amount of studying and test grade
• C) value of a collectable item and the number of those items known to exist
• D) ocean temperature and the number of people at the beach

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that mediates between the demands of the id, superego, and reality.

Id

In Freudian psychology, the part of the human psyche that is the source of instinctual impulses and demands for immediate satisfaction of basic needs.

Superego

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the ethical or moral conscience.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies deployed by individuals unconsciously to protect themselves from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.