When Variable a Rises by 10 Units, Variable B Rises

question 194

Multiple Choice

When variable A rises by 10 units, variable B rises by 15 units.The slope of the line describing this relationship is

• A)always 2/3.
• B)either 2/3 or 1.5, depending on which variable goes on which axis of the graph.
• C)either 1.5 or −1.5, depending on which variable goes on which axis.
• D)always −1.5.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Developmental Theory

A theory that suggests human beings develop cognitive abilities through stages, emphasizing how people think and understand the world over time.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development that describes how children's intellect grows through stages.

Formal Operations

Formal operations refer to the final stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, characterized by the ability to think abstractly and logically.

Gesell's Theory

A developmental theory by Arnold Gesell that suggests children develop in predictable sequences and rates from infancy to adolescence.