A significant positive correlation is found between variables x and y. Which of the following may be safely inferred?

a. x causes y
b. y causes x
c. as x increases, y increases
d. as x increases, y decreases


c. as x increases, y increases

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Miranda is trying to quit smoking. As part of her behavioral assessment, she is asked to maintain a diary and record what occurred before, during and immediately following each time she smoked a cigarette, in real time

In order to do this, she had structured record sheets for each day. This type of assessment is referred to as a) ecological momentary assessment. b) self-report. c) direct observation. d) behavioral interview.

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Rule of thumb strategies that allow us to solve problems and make judgments efficiently are called:

a. semantics. b. heuristics. c. prototypes. d. algorithms. e. fixations.

Psychology