Your Text Discusses the Fact That There Are Three Causal

question 18

Multiple Choice

Your text discusses the fact that there are three causal interpretations of correlations. If there is a correlation such as that the more milk a child drinks, the more weight he or she gains, which of the following is not a possible causal interpretation of the finding?

• A) Drinking milk makes children gain weight.
• B) Gaining weight makes children drink more milk.
• C) A third variable: onset of a growth spurt makes both more likely.
• D) Obesity is caused by calcium intake.

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Definitions:

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that aims for a satisfactory or adequate result, rather than the optimal solution.

Alternative Solutions

are different options or approaches considered in problem-solving or decision-making processes.

Inadequate Control

A situation where there is a lack of effective mechanisms to regulate or guide actions and processes towards desired outcomes.

Bounded Rationality Model

A concept suggesting that individuals make decisions based on the limited information available to them and within the constraints of their mental capacity.