A Study of the Relationship Between SES and High School

question 2

Multiple Choice

A study of the relationship between SES and high school completion rates indicated a correlation of r=.60. How much variance do these two variables share?

• A) 20%
• B) 36%
• C) 40%
• D) 60%

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Definitions:

UCS

Unconditioned Stimulus, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a physiological reflex or emotional response without prior learning.

UCR

Unconditioned response, a natural and automatic reaction to an unconditioned stimulus without prior learning or conditioning.

CS

Short for Conditioned Stimulus, it is a term used in classical conditioning to denote a previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with the unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.

Reinforced Schedule

A concept in operant conditioning that outlines how often a behavior is reinforced, influencing the frequency and predictability of the behavior.