Correlational Designs a Negative Correlation Between Marijuana Use and Student

question 44

Multiple Choice

Correlational Designs A negative correlation between marijuana use and student motivation does
Not prove that marijuana lowers motivation because

• A)correlations are symmetrical, so that either variable could cause the other.
• B)depression could affect both marijuana use and motivation.
• C)marijuana use could lower motivation and reduced motivation could increase marijuana use.
• D)all of these

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often used in behavioral conditioning.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behaviorism that encourages a certain behavior by following it with a positive stimulus or reward.

Desirable Stimulus

An external event or factor that evokes a positive or wanted response from an individual or organism.