For Which of These Research Situations Would You Most Likely

question 49

Multiple Choice

For which of these research situations would you most likely calculate a correlation coefficient?

• A) independent variable = college major; dependent variable = income
• B) independent variable = astrological sign; dependent variable = personality
• C) independent variable = age; dependent variable = number of TV sets owned
• D) independent variable = area code; dependent variable = money spent on gasoline per week

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which leads to changes in behavior.

Extrinsic Rewards

Benefits and incentives provided by external factors, such as money, grades, or praise, which motivate behavior not inherently enjoyable.

Intrinsic Rewards

Internal satisfaction or fulfillment derived from engaging in an activity, without external incentives.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a particular response is always reinforced.