A researcher reports that there is no consistent relationship between grade point average and the number of hours spent studying for college students. The correlation between grade point average and the number of hours studying is an example of a ____
a. positive correlation
b. negative correlation
c. correlation near zero
d. correlation near one
c
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With regard to experience, Sternberg believes that
a. the level of intelligence of a response can be accurately assessed only after extensive experience with the tasks. b. experience with a task has no impact on ability to intelligently respond to the task. c. there is no way to assess familiarity with a task. d. the creative component of intelligence is best measured by a person's responses on novel tasks.
Gay and lesbian couples tend to differ from heterosexual couples in the degree to which partners a. split household responsibilities
b. share power in the relationship. c. communicate effectively. d. share the same demographic characteristics.
Juno the Emperor Penguin was criticized in the Glacier Times as being untrusting, inconsiderate, and unforgiving of others. The Emperor's psychologist tells him that according to the five-factor personality model, he will likely score low on what dimension??
a. ?agreeableness b. ?openness to experience c. ?conscientiousness d. ?extraversion
The part of the nervous system that is known as the "fight or flight" system because it arouses the body to meet emergencies and respond to emotional events is the __________ branch
a. pineal b. endocrine c. sympathetic d. parasympathetic