Which Is an Example of a Positive Correlation

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a positive correlation

• A) As the temperature drops, the amount of hot soup consumption increases.
• B) People often get a glass of water before taking a nap.
• C) During the summer, furnaces are less likely to be used.
• D) As the number of cigarettes smoked increases, so does the likelihood of developing lung cancer.

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Definitions:

Stress

A physiological and psychological response to perceived challenges or threats, which can have both positive and negative effects on health.

Mood Disorders

A group of psychiatric conditions characterized by ongoing disruptions in emotional wellness, including conditions like depression and bipolar disorder.

Treatment Responses

The reactions or outcomes following medical or psychological intervention.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, marked by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.