Which of the Following Pairs of Variables Are Most Likely

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of variables are most likely to be negatively correlated?

• A) education; income
• B) amount of practice; quality of performance
• C) calories consumed; weight loss
• D) effort; success

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Definitions:

Emotional Events

Life occurrences that elicit strong emotional reactions and have significant psychological implications.

Hypothalamus

An area of the brain situated beneath the thalamus, which regulates the autonomic nervous system and pituitary gland functions, overseeing the regulation of body temperature, thirst, hunger, and various other systems that maintain body equilibrium.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, particularly fear and pleasure responses.

Thought Suppression

The process of consciously attempting to avoid thinking about certain thoughts, which can paradoxically lead to an increase in those thoughts.