In a Positive Correlation, High Scores on One Variable Are

question 333

Multiple Choice

In a positive correlation, high scores on one variable are associated with ____________ scores on the second variable.

• A)below average
• B)low
• C)average
• D)high

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Definitions:

Fat Deposition

The process by which the body stores fat in adipose tissue for energy, insulation, and protection of internal organs.

Inflammatory Response

The body's immune response to infection or injury, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

Corticotropin-Releasing Factor

A peptide hormone involved in the stress response by stimulating the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.