Which Statement Describes a Negative Correlation

question 254

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes a negative correlation?

• A)Stress levels decrease with increases in aerobic activity.
• B)Personal debt increases with increases in alcohol consumption.
• C)More time spent studying is associated with higher grades.
• D)People who make less eye contact have fewer friends.

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Definitions:

Repression

A defense mechanism in which distressing thoughts, memories, or desires are excluded from conscious awareness.

Encoding Failure

A phenomenon where the brain fails to create a memory link to information, leading to its forgetting.

Memory Decay

The fading or weakening of memories over time, especially if they are not retrieved or rehearsed.

Non-verbal Behaviour

Communication that occurs without the use of words, including gestures, facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.