A Researcher Found a Correlation of -

question 1

Multiple Choice

A researcher found a correlation of -.24 between scores on a self-esteem scale and number of alcoholic drinks consumed in the prior month. What does this mean?

• A) People who drank more alcohol had a slight tendency to have higher self-esteem.
• B) People who drank more alcohol had a slight tendency to have lower self-esteem.
• C) Drinking more alcohol tended to cause lower self-esteem.
• D) Having lower self-esteem tended to cause people to drink more alcohol.

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Definitions:

Alcoholics

Individuals who suffer from alcoholism, a chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

Active Ingredient

The component in a product, especially in pharmaceuticals, that is responsible for its therapeutic effect.

Marijuana

A psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used primarily for medical or recreational purposes.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound found in marijuana that is responsible for its mind-altering effects.