Which of the Following Observations Is an Example of a Negative

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations is an example of a negative (an inverse) correlation?

• A)When a group of children eat more sugary foods,the percentage of children in the group who develop two or more decayed teeth increases.
• B)When a group of adults increases their intake of fruits and vegetables,the percentage of people in the group who have high blood levels of vitamin C levels increases.
• C)When a group of older adults increases their intake of high-fiber foods,the percentage of people in the group who develop intestinal cancer decreases.
• D)When a group of people decreases their physical activity levels,the percentage of people in the group with healthy levels of body fat decreases.

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Definitions:

Overweighting

Refers to giving too much importance or consideration to a particular factor or piece of information in decision-making processes.

Negative Information

Facts, data, or feedback that is unfavorable or detrimental to one's image, expectations, or objectives.

First-Impression Error

The tendency to form lasting opinions about an individual based on initial perceptions.

Perceptual Defense

A psychological concept where an individual unconsciously ignores or distorts stimuli that are threatening or disturbing to maintain psychological comfort.