Correlational Research

question 157

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 to or associated with each other 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:

Occipital Lobe

The occipital lobe is the region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.

Cerebral Cortex

The external surface of the cerebrum within the brain, crucial for functions such as memory, attention, perception, awareness, thinking, language, and consciousness.

Corpus Callosum

The large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres and carrying messages between them.

Interpreter

A professional who translates spoken or sign language into another language, facilitating communication between individuals who do not share a common language.