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

question 82

Multiple Choice

In a re-analysis of published studies, Twenge and Im (2007) found that for the time period of 1958 to 2001, the need for social approval of people in the United States was positively correlated with changes in the Dow Jones Industrial Average during that same period (the correlation coefficient was 0.10) .This means that:

• A) the need for social approval caused people to invest more money in the stock market.
• B) the need for social approval prevented people from investing money in the stock market.
• C) when the need for social approval was high, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was also high.
• D) when the need for social approval was high, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was low.

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Definitions:

Bid

An offer of a certain price for something, especially at an auction, or in broader contexts, an attempt or effort to achieve something.

Tid

An abbreviation for "ter in die," meaning three times a day; it is often used in medical prescriptions.

Prn

An abbreviation for "pro re nata," meaning "as needed,” commonly used in prescriptions.

Sig

Short for "signatura," a term used in prescriptions indicating the directions for use given to the patient.