The Fundamental Question Addressed by the Correlational Method Is

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Multiple Choice

The fundamental question addressed by the correlational method is

• A)"Does variable A cause variable B?"
• B)"How is a control group influenced by the absence of an independent variable?"
• C)"What impact does random assignment have on psychological behavior?"
• D)"Are two or more variables related in some systematic way?"

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory that represents the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, often seen as a counter to the pleasure principle.

Id's Desires

The component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory that encompasses the instinctual and primitive impulses driving human behavior.

Gratification

The satisfaction or pleasure one feels when their needs or desires are fulfilled.

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept where the ego seeks to satisfy the id’s desires in realistic and socially acceptable ways.