A Negative Correlation Is When _____

question 79

Multiple Choice

A negative correlation is when _____.

• A) both variables decrease
• B) both variables increase
• C) one variable increases while the other variable decreases
• D) change in one variable is unrelated to change in the other variable

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to explain negative events as being inevitable and due to internal, stable, and global factors.

Learned Helplessness

A state where someone feels incapable of controlling their life, often due to a traumatic experience or repeated failures.

Attributional Explanation

The analysis and reasoning behind attributing specific causes or factors to behaviors and outcomes, explaining why something happened.

Negative Attributions

The tendency to explain one's own or others' behaviors with negative causes, often leading to blame and a pessimistic outlook.