A Correlation of .80 Suggests That

question 58

Multiple Choice

A correlation of .80 suggests that

• A)the scores on X and Y are not related.
• B)standardized scores on the Y axis are expected to be .8 times the corresponding scores on the X axis.
• C)scores on Y will be 80% larger than corresponding scores on X.
• D)the differences between X and Y are statistically nonsignificant.

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Definitions:

Extinction Contrast Effect

The increased difference in the intensity or frequency of a response observed when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced, in the presence of a contrasting condition that continues to be reinforced.

Tokens

Symbols or objects used as representations of value or exchange, often employed in token economies for behavior reinforcement.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, operant conditioning involves an association between behaviors and their consequences.

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior.