Which of the Following Pairs of Variables Seems Most Likely

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of variables seems most likely to have a negative relationship?

• A) intelligence and grade point average
• B) people's heights and weights
• C) shyness and number of friends
• D) the amount people exercise and how much they enjoy sports

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Definitions:

Social Relationships

Connections and interactions between individuals or groups, shaped by social structures, roles, and cultural contexts.

Positivity Effect

The tendency for individuals, particularly as they age, to remember more positive than negative information.

Race Crossover

A demographic phenomenon where the mortality rates of two different racial or ethnic groups cross over at certain ages.

Late Adulthood

A life stage characterized by aging and retirement, typically considered to begin around the age of 65.