A Useful Tool for Interpreting the Correlations Encountered in the Media

question 151

Multiple Choice

A useful tool for interpreting the correlations encountered in the media and the psychological literature is to square the correlations to obtain the

• A)z-score.
• B)absolute mean.
• C)percent variance.
• D)statistical significance.

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Definitions:

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of an observed behavior or outcome to factors outside the individual, such as the situation or other people.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

Expectations about a situation or individual that elicit behaviors which make the prediction come true, reinforcing the original expectation.

Low Sense of Achievement

The feeling of not having accomplished significant goals, tasks, or objectives, often leading to dissatisfaction or lack of motivation.

Learning Orientation

An inclination or approach focusing on acquiring new skills, knowledge, and competencies, with an emphasis on learning from experience.