Suppose That a Study Is Released Stating That as People

question 11

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a study is released stating that as people increase the number of times they brush their teeth each day, they increase the number of times they go to the gym each week. This is best described as an example of

• A) positive correlation.
• B) negative correlation.
• C) positive causation.
• D) negative causation.

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Definitions:

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A type of emotional bond formed in early childhood that can lead to difficulties in relationships due to lack of confidence in the availability of close others.

Egocentrism

In developmental psychology, a cognitive characteristic where an individual is unable to differentiate between their own perspective and that of another person, often seen in young children.

Accommodation

The cognitive process of revising existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding to integrate new information.

Conservation

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