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Naomi Is Studying the Effect of Popularity on Academic Success

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Naomi is studying the effect of popularity on academic success for her research methods project. To do this, she has elementary school students rate how popular each member of their class is. She then uses this information to rank the students on popularity (e.g., John is the most popular, Vanessa is the second-most popular) . Which of the following best describes this variable?


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Free Association

A psychoanalytic process in which the patient speaks freely to reveal the unconscious thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.

Dream Analysis

A therapeutic technique best known in psychoanalysis, where dreams are interpreted to uncover underlying motivations and meanings.

Symbolism

Symbolism involves using symbols—objects, figures, or colors—to represent ideas or qualities in literature, art, or other forms of expression.

Transference

A phenomenon in psychoanalysis where patients project feelings for others, often from childhood, onto their therapist.

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