Psychologists Define Learning as

question 287

Multiple Choice

Psychologists define learning as

• A)a relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience.
• B)a temporary change in behavior due to one's motivational state.
• C)behavioral changes as a result of maturation and development.
• D)the modification and replacement of old behaviors and habits with socially acceptable behaviors.

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Definitions:

Spearman's Rank

A non-parametric measure of rank correlation that assesses how well the relationship between two variables can be described by a monotonic function.

Correlation Coefficient

The correlation coefficient is a statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two quantitative variables.

Paired Observations

Data collected in pairs such that each observation in one group is related or matched to an observation in another group.

Spearman Rank Correlation

An unparametric method for determining rank correlation that evaluates the extent to which two variables' relationship can be characterized by a monotonic function.