In correlational research, when one variable increases as the other variable decreases, it is a __________ correlation

a. positive c. invalid
b. dubious d. negative


D

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Clark and Whitall distinguish four historical periods of motor development. In order, they are

A. precursor period, normative/descriptive period, maturational period, process-oriented period B. precursor period, maturational period, normative/descriptive period, process-oriented period C. precursor period, normative/descriptive period, process-oriented period, maturational period D. normative/descriptive period, precursor period, maturational period, process-oriented period

Psychology

According to Terman's original computation of intelligence quotient, if Ralph's computed IQ score is 75, then

a. he might be a 12-year-old who is as smart as the average nine-year-old. b. he correctly answered three-fourths of the questions on the intelligence test. c. he is 75 years old. d. he might be a 6-year-old who is as intelligent as most eight-year-olds. e. he is as smart as the average 75-year-old.

Psychology

According to Lewin, the result of simultaneous attraction to two appealing possibilities, neither of which has any negative qualities is called an ________ conflict

a. approach/avoidance b. incompatible demands c. avoidance/avoidance d. approach/approach

Psychology