A Positive Correlation Means That as One Variable Increases, the Other

question 467

Multiple Choice

A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable

• A)increases.
• B)decreases.
• C)remains constant.
• D)is unpredictable.

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Definitions:

Libido

In psychoanalytic theory, it refers to the sexual drive or desire as a primary motivating force in human behavior.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that experiences and reacts to the outside world and thus mediates between the primitive drives of the id and the demands of the social and physical environment.

Principle of Opposites

The concept that states opposing forces or tendencies are inherent in the human psyche and are necessary for balance and psychological development.

Conflicts

Internal or external struggles resulting from opposing needs, desires, or demands.