What Premise Is Continuity Theory Based On

question 82

Multiple Choice

What premise is continuity theory based on?

• A) the premise that change is uncommon in adulthood
• B) the premise that we tend to address life's daily problems using strategies that have been successful in the past
• C) the premise that the maximum level of cognitive abilities is achieved in middle adulthood
• D) the premise that environmental demands decline with age

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Definitions:

Linear Regression Equation

A mathematical expression that describes a straight-line relationship between two variables, typically one dependent and one independent variable.

Pearson r

A measure of the linear correlation between two variables X and Y, ranging from -1 to 1, where 1 means total positive linear correlation, 0 means no linear correlation, and -1 means total negative linear correlation.

Number of Victimizations

A statistical measure that indicates the count of instances in which individuals or entities have suffered from criminal acts or harm.

Slope

The rate of change or gradient of a line on a graph, representing the relationship between two variables in linear regression analysis.