The Following Correlations Were Computed as Part of a Multiple

question 7

Multiple Choice

The following correlations were computed as part of a multiple regression analysis that used education,job,and age to predict income. Which independent variable has the weakest association with the dependent variable?

• A)Income
• B)Age
• C)Education
• D)Job

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal or avoidance following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

More Likely

Indicates a higher probability or chance of something occurring compared to other possibilities.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy procedure that uses classical conditioning to evoke new responses to stimuli that are triggering unwanted behaviors.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.