In a Re-Analysis of Published Studies, Twenge and Im (2007)

question 42

Multiple Choice

In a re-analysis of published studies, Twenge and Im (2007) found that for the time period 1958-2001, the need for social approval of people in the United States was negatively correlated with the U.S.divorce rate during the same period (the correlation coefficient was -0.38) .This correlation means that:

• A) the need for social approval prevented people from seeking divorce.
• B) the need for social approval spurred people to divorce.
• C) when the need for social approval was high, divorce rates were low.
• D) when the need for social approval was high, divorce rates were high.

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