Which of the Following Observations Is an Example of a Negative

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations is an example of a negative (an inverse) correlation?

• A)When a group of adults increases their intake of fruits and vegetables,the percentage of people in the group who have high blood levels of vitamin C levels increases.
• B)When a group of older adults increases their intake of high-fiber foods,the percentage of people in the group who develop intestinal cancer decreases.
• C)When a group of children eat more sugary foods,the percentage of children in the group who develop two or more decayed teeth increases.
• D)When a group of people decreases their physical activity levels,the percentage of people in the group with healthy levels of body fat decreases.

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Definitions:

Informational Manipulation

The deliberate distortion or withholding of information to influence behavior or perceptions.

Indirect Forcing

A concept that refers to the influence of external or secondary factors on a system or process, often not immediately evident or direct.

Unfreezing Phase

The initial step in the change process where existing behaviors or attitudes are challenged to prepare for new learning or change.

Planned Change

A deliberate effort to improve an organization's operations or processes through structured interventions and strategies.