Suppose the correlation between height and weight for adults is +0.40 . What proportion (or percent) of the variability in weight can be explained by the relationship with height?

a. 40% c. 16%
b. 60% d. 84%


C

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a. ?Neurons have larger numbers of axon terminals following sensitization. b. ?Neurons have smaller numbers of axon terminals following sensitization. c. ?Neurons have larger numbers of axon terminals following habituation. d. ?Neurons have larger numbers of axon terminals following habituation and sensitization.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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head first. knees first. buttocks first. feet first.

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Examples of a __________ would be the use of a "sugar pill" instead of real medication or tonic water instead of an alcoholic beverage. However, the individual must believe that he or she is experiencing the real thing

a. confederate c. treatment b. placebo d. bias

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