Researchers Who Study the Process of Reading in Children Have

question 133

Multiple Choice

Researchers who study the process of reading in children have discovered that better readers watch fewer hours of television.If a scatterplot of the data is drawn, the points on the graph would likely run from _____ left to _____ right.

• A) upper; lower
• B) lower; upper
• C) upper; upper
• D) lower; lower

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, or when one's behavior contradicts their established beliefs.

Past Experiences

Events or occurrences that have taken place in an individual's life prior to the present moment, influencing their behavior and decision-making.

Negative Thinking

A cognitive process wherein an individual consistently perceives or anticipates the worst possible outcomes or focuses on the most negative aspects of a situation.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, leading to decreased motivation and function.