A Correlation Coefficient Comparing Exercise and Body Mass Is -

question 28

Essay

A correlation coefficient comparing exercise and body mass is -.67.What does this say about the relationship between exercise and weight?

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Definitions:

Instinctive Drift

When operant behavior deteriorates despite continued reinforcement due to the elicitation of instinctive behaviors.

Behavior Systems Approach

A theoretical perspective emphasizing that behavior is organized into systems that are adapted for specific functions or goals, influenced by evolutionary history and current environmental circumstances.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Enhance Existing Organization

A cognitive process that involves integrating new information into already existing frameworks or structures of knowledge.