Vito Finds a Correlation of −0

question 27

Multiple Choice

Vito finds a correlation of −0.35 between procrastination behaviors and academic achievement. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion for Vito to draw?

• A) Procrastination leads students to perform more poorly.
• B) Poor academic performance causes more procrastination.
• C) Elimination of procrastination behaviors will lead students to perform better.
• D) As a student procrastinates more, her academic achievement decreases.

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Definitions:

Prescriptive

Offering or providing recommendations or rules on how something should be done or approached.

Opportunistic Leaders

Leaders who capitalize on circumstances with a primary focus on self-interest, possibly at the expense of ethics or other's needs.

Leadership Grid

A model used to help understand leadership styles based on concern for people and for production.

Behavioral Approach

A focus on observable behaviors (actions) and the conditions that influence those behaviors, often used in management and psychology.