The Covariation Principle Refers To

question 3

Multiple Choice

The covariation principle refers to:

• A)the fact that two continuous variables can covary with each other either positively or negatively.
• B)the tendency to see a causal relationship between an event and an outcome when they happen at the same time.
• C)the fact that people tend to overestimate the role of situational factors in explaining others' behavior.
• D)the fact that people tend to overestimate the role of personal factors in explaining others' behavior.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

Refers to the progressive and ongoing growth of perception, memory, imagination, and problem-solving skills.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 7 and 12, during which children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Sensorimotor

Referring to a developmental stage in children characterized by the coordination of sensory experiences with motor actions.

Behavioral Perspective

An approach in psychology focusing on observable behaviors and the ways in which they are learned through interactions with the environment.