Most of the points in a scatterplot would fit close to a line running from the lower left to the upper right-hand corner. Which correlation coefficient would most likely describe the relation between the two variables?
a) .00
b) +.20
c) +.75
d) -.90
ANS: c
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a. free association b. systematic desensitization c. electroconvulsive therapy d. forced cold baths
The way you measure your dependent variables in a correlational study does not affect the statistics you use to look for relationships. Therefore, develop inferences and complete the report.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
At about 2 months of age, infants change how they look at faces in that they
a. no longer show a preference for familiar faces. b. no longer have a preference for faces over other visual stimuli. c. focus their attention on internal facial features. d. begin to scan the outside of faces.
Which of the following was a finding in the classic study by Festinger and Carlsmith (1959)?
a. Those who got $1 to perform a boring task said the task was more interesting than did those who got $20. b) Those who got $20 to perform a boring task said the task was more interesting than did those who got $1. c) Paid groups said the task was less boring than did nonpaid groups. d) Women performed the tasks for less money than men.