If an Increase on One Variable Is Associated with an Increase

question 17

Multiple Choice

If an increase on one variable is associated with an increase on another variable, the variables are

• A) positively correlated
• B) highly correlated
• C) negatively correlated
• D) not correlated

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in complex brain functions such as thought, language, and consciousness.

Spoken Language

A form of communication consisting of the use of words and sentences spoken by the mouth, unique to humans.

Temporal Lobe

The region of the brain located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres, associated with processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex located at the sides of the brain, responsible for processing auditory information and involved in memory, emotion, and language.