Correlational Research

question 302

Multiple Choice

Correlational research:

• A)can indicate causality in either a positive or a negative direction.
• B)provides the most compelling evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables.
• C)can reveal the degree to which two factors are related or co- vary in a systematic way.
• D)has been banned by the American Psychological Association since the 1960s, but it is still allowed in other countries.

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Definitions:

Psychological Approach

A method in psychology that focuses on understanding mental processes, behaviors, and disorders through the lens of brain function, emotions, and personality.

Bodily Events

Physical occurrences or phenomena within the body, often related to health, disease, or physiological processes.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory of psychology developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes and resolving internal conflicts.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.