Which of the Following Is a Likely Result of Restriction

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a likely result of restriction of range?

• A) The size of the correlation coefficient is reduced.
• B) The causality between the predictor and outcome variable is reversed.
• C) The size of the correlation coefficient is increased.
• D) The direction of the correlation will be reversed.

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Definitions:

Approximations

Incremental steps or behaviors that progressively resemble the target behavior or outcome, used in learning and conditioning.

Extinction

In psychology, it refers to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response, often used in the context of conditioned responses.

Avoidance

A coping strategy that involves evading certain situations, thoughts, or feelings that are perceived as uncomfortable or anxiety-provoking.

Punishment

A process in behavioral psychology where an unpleasant consequence follows a behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.