In Psychological Research,a Correlational Study Is Used to Determine

question 18

Multiple Choice

In psychological research,a correlational study is used to determine

• A)cause and effect between variables.
• B)the link between variables.
• C)the nature of dependent and independent variables.
• D)a measure of central tendency.

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Definitions:

Low Opinion

Holding a poor or negative evaluation of something or someone, often without high regard or respect.

Persistent Depressive Disorder

A long-term form of depression characterized by a depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, for at least two years.

Moderate Sadness

A mild to medium level of sorrow or unhappiness, often a natural reactive emotion to certain events or thoughts.

Cognitive Distortions

Faulty or biased ways of thinking, often underpining psychological disorders, that distort one's perception of reality.