Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Correct

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

• A)In order for variable A to cause variable B, variable A must occur before variable.
• B)If variable A causes variable B, then variable A and variable B will usually be correlated with one another.
• C)It is possible for a dependent variable to have more than one cause.
• D)If there is a correlation between two variables, then one of those variables must be having an effect of some sort on the other.
• E)A suppressor variable causes two variables to appear to be uncorrelated with one another when they actually are correlated.

Understand the specific tools and tests developed for screening mental health problems and assessing interests.

Understand the evolution of diagnostic manuals and their significance in the field of psychology.

Understand the nature vs. nurture debate and its implications for human development.

Comprehend the steps of the scientific method in the context of developmental psychology research.

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