When Data Points Group Together in a Cluster from the Lower

question 33

Multiple Choice

When data points group together in a cluster from the lower left-hand side of the xy axis to the upper right-hand side,what is this?

• A)negative slope
• B)positive slope
• C)negative intercept
• D)positive intercept

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A principle in psychology which states that behaviors generating favorable consequences are more likely to be repeated in the future.

Operant Learning Principles

The concepts within operant conditioning that emphasize the role of reinforcements and punishments in shaping behavior.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering reward or punishment.

Punishment

A behavioral conditioning process where an undesirable behavior is followed by a negative consequence, leading to a decrease in the behavior's occurrence.