Which of These Is a Reason Why Cause and Effect

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a reason why cause and effect is NOT assumed in correlational studies?

• A) We know the direction of the relationship between the variables.
• B) We know which variable came first to cause the effect in the other variable.
• C) There could be another variable that causes the effect in both variables of interest.
• D) We do not know the direction of the relationship but we do know which variable came first.

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Definitions:

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, especially in the context of behavior that is encouraged by rewards or positive outcomes.

Law Of Effect

A principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes tend to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it refers to any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response.