Students Who Spend More Hours in Study Groups Tend to Do

question 3

Multiple Choice

Students who spend more hours in study groups tend to do better in their classes, as measured by their GPAs. This association would be an example of ____.

• A) negative correlation
• B) positive correlation
• C) cause-and-effect relationship
• D) chance event

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Definitions:

Proximity

In psychology, the closeness or physical distance between people that significantly affects attraction and relationship formation; in visual perception, a principle that elements close to one another are perceived as a coherent group.

Physical Attractiveness

The degree to which a person's physical features are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful by others.

Similarity

The degree to which two or more things resemble each other in terms of attributes, characteristics, or qualities.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.