If Measured Relationship Shows That an Increase in the Independent

question 5

Multiple Choice

If measured relationship shows that an increase in the independent variable leads to a decrease in the dependent variable,which of the following would be true?

• A)the relationship is a positive one
• B)the relationship is a negative one
• C)the increase and decrease would cancel each other out
• D)there is NO relationship

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the consequences of actions.

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is modified by the consequences of the behavior, reinforcing desired behaviors and discouraging undesired ones.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process identified by Ivan Pavlov that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

Sleep Cycle

The progression through various stages of sleep, including REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM phases, which repeats several times throughout a typical night's sleep.