Exhibit 13-3: Compare the Following Coefficients of Correlation and Their

question 43

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 13-3: Compare the following coefficients of correlation and their corresponding Ns, then answer the questions.Notice that all correlation values are statistically significant.
-Refer to Exhibit 13-3.Which coefficient of correlation involves a greater number of degrees of freedom?

• A) r = +.80 N = 80
• B) r = +.32 N = 300
• C) r = -32 N = 40
• D) r = -.87 N = 80

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Definitions:

Habituation

The process by which an organism decreases or ceases its responses to a repetitive or prolonged stimulus, indicating a basic form of learning.

Behavioral Contrast

occurs when a change in the conditions of reinforcement for one behavior leads to a change in the rate of responding for another behavior.

Disinhibition

The process by which a suppressed behavior is re-expressed following the removal or reduction of inhibition or restraint.

Habituation

The psychological process where there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it, signifying a form of learning or adaptation.