Compared to a Correlation of -

question 110

True/False

Compared to a correlation of -.60, a correlation of +.60 represents a relationship between two factors that is twice as strong.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Ability

The capacity to perform mental processes such as thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Environment

The sum of all external conditions and influences affecting the life and development of organisms, including natural and built surroundings.

Ethological Orientation

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the study of behavior in its natural context, often with a focus on animal behaviors and their evolutionary significance.

Critical Period

A specific time in an organism's development during which the absence of certain experiences can lead to irreversible consequences in its capacity to learn.