Which of the Following Is an Example of a Directional

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a directional hypothesis?

• A)There is a positive relationship between a high-fat diet and weight gain.
• B)There is a large relationship between a high-fat diet and weight gain.
• C)There is a relationship between a high-fat diet and weight gain.
• D)There is no relationship between a high-fat diet and weight gain.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Development

Erikson’s theory, which emphasizes the importance of social relationships and conscious choice throughout eight stages of development.

Erik Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings.

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Abraham Maslow

A psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology that prioritizes human needs in the shape of a pyramid, with the most fundamental needs at the bottom.