A researcher measures IQ and weight for a group of college students. What kind of correlation is likely to be obtained for these two variables?
A) a positive correlation?
B) ?a negative correlation
C) ?a correlation near zero
D) ?a correlation near one
C
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In recent election campaigns, there has been much criticism that campaign ads focus too much on building attractive images for candidates and too little on substantive issues of genuine importance. These two ways of trying to influence voters are dealt with by the approach to persuasion called
a. balance theory. b. dissonance theory. c. self-perception theory. d. the elaboration likelihood model.
For most natural categories:
a. membership is arbitrary and often shifts between categories b. there are clearly defined boundaries between adjacent categories c. members have typical features that are characteristic of the category, rather than having defining features d. people can easily agree on a set of defining features for the category
Which are the correct statements about preschool children's asking of questions?
a. When they first ask questions, they use the words, "who," "where," "when," and "why.". b. Their first question is characterized by a rising pitch. c. Their first questions contain only enough words to get the message across. d. Both b and c are correct.
) In Howard Gardner's view, highly skilled dancers, athletes, and surgeons are all likely to have unusually high _____ intelligence
A) musical B) experiential C) kinesthetic D) global