Which of the Following Is an Example of a Negative

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a negative direction of association.

• A)As number of hours of TV watched per week increases,number of hours spent reading per week decreases.
• B)The more extracurricular activities in which a student participates,the more likely the student will describe his or her school experience as positive.
• C)As an individual's income decreases,so does the likelihood that he or she will vote.
• D)The higher an individual's score on a depression index,the more likely that he or she will attempt suicide.

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Definitions:

Self-Concept

An individual's perception and evaluation of themselves, encompassing beliefs and feelings about personal abilities, appearance, and values.

Emotional

Pertaining to feelings or affective states, emotional often describes things related to one's emotions.

Cognitive

Pertaining to, involving, or being related to the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Social Comparison

The process by which individuals evaluate their own opinions and abilities by comparing themselves to others.