Relative to Experimental Studies, the Primary Disadvantage of Correlation Studies

question 18

Multiple Choice

Relative to experimental studies, the primary disadvantage of correlation studies is that

• A) they are more labor-intensive.
• B) cause and effect cannot be determined with them.
• C) the results are more difficult to understand.
• D) the choice of variables that can be studied is limited.

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Definitions:

Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or pain to others, which can be physical, verbal, or non-verbal.

Regression

Regression is a defense mechanism identified in psychoanalytic theory, where an individual retreats to earlier stages of development or simpler forms of behavior in the face of stress or as a means of coping.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism wherein a person refuses to accept reality or facts, thus protecting themselves from uncomfortable feelings.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unwanted feelings and thoughts are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.