Which of the Following Pairs of Variables Are Likely to Be

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of variables are likely to be positively correlated?

• A)outdoor temperature and hot chocolate sales
• B)damage to car and speed at the time of accident
• C)the price of a car and the age of a car
• D)hours spent watching TV and grade point average

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Definitions:

Performance Feedback

Information provided to individuals about the quality of their work, aimed at improving future performance.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where the removal of an undesirable consequence strengthens a particular behavior.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty or negative consequence in response to an undesired behavior, often used in disciplinary contexts.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.