What Is the Difference Between a Correlation Equal to -1

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a correlation equal to -1 and a correlation equal to +1?

• A)A correlation equal to -1 means two alternatives are moving in the same direction, whereas a correlation of +1 means they are moving in opposite directions.
• B)A correlation equal to -1 means two alternatives are moving in the same direction, whereas a correlation of +1 means they are unrelated.
• C)A correlation equal to -1 means two alternatives are moving in opposite directions, whereas a correlation of +1 means they are moving in the same direction.
• D)A correlation equal to -1 means two alternatives are moving in opposite directions, whereas a correlation of +1 means they are unrelated.

---

Definitions:

Instinctive Drift

When operant behavior deteriorates despite continued reinforcement due to the elicitation of instinctive behaviors.

Behavior Systems Approach

A theoretical perspective emphasizing that behavior is organized into systems that are adapted for specific functions or goals, influenced by evolutionary history and current environmental circumstances.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Enhance Existing Organization

A cognitive process that involves integrating new information into already existing frameworks or structures of knowledge.