The Scatterplot Below Shows the Hat Size and IQ of Some

question 26

Multiple Choice

The scatterplot below shows the hat size and IQ of some adults. Is the trend positive, negative, or near zero?

• A)Positive
• B)Near Zero
• C)Negative

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where an unpleasant stimulus is removed following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, making it more likely that the behavior will occur again.

Contingency

Describes a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by its consequences, such as reward or punishment.