Correlational Research

question 8

Multiple Choice

Correlational research:

• A)can indicate causality in either a positive or a negative direction.
• B)provides the most compelling evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables.
• C)can reveal the degree to which two factors are related or co-vary in a systematic way.
• D)has been banned by the American Psychological Association since the 1960s, but it is still allowed in other countries.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Selection

The process by which individuals filter and interpret sensory information to create a meaningful experience of the world.

Person Perceives

Refers to how an individual interprets or understands information from their environment through their senses.

Perceptual Categories

The classification of sensory information into recognizable groups based on perceived similarities.

Perceptual Set

A tendency to perceive or notice some aspects of the available sensory data and ignore others, influenced by one's expectations or prior knowledge.