Look at the Following Correlational Analysis

question 2

Multiple Choice

Look at the following correlational analysis.
Correlations
a.Cells contain zero-order Pearson) correlations.
-Which is correct?

• A)The zero order correlation between counselling and symptom improvement is .779, a strong positive correlation significant at p<.001
• B)The partial correlation between counselling and symptom improvement is .779, a strong positive correlation significant at p<.001
• C)The full correlation between general self-efficacy and symptom improvement is .567, a moderate correlation significant at p<.001
• D)Symptom improvement has been partialled out

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Bias

The tendency to overestimate the likelihood of negative outcomes or events happening in the future.

Balanced View

An approach or perspective that fairly considers all relevant aspects of an issue, avoiding extremes in judgment or opinion.

Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events; attributions can be internal (due to personal factors) or external (due to situational factors).

Global Attributions

The tendency to ascribe the cause of a behavior or event to broad, over-generalized factors rather than specific ones.