A researcher finds that as her subjects increased the number of hours they spent exercising, the overall weight of her subjects decreased. This would be an example of a _________ correlation
a. positive
b. negative
c. zero
d. causal
b
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Which infant is most likely to form a secure attachment?
a. Hallie, whose parents respond predictably and appropriately to her needs. b. Erin, who has a difficult temperament. c. Bernie, who sleeps in a dormitory with other children under 12. d. Steven, whose mother has a rigid personality style.
People in an unhappy relationship are more likely to:
a) blame the relationship problems on their partner b) see their partner’s problematic behaviour as stable and unlikely to get better in the future c) focus on the negative implications of social comparison d) all of the above
Robert and Todd have both recently been diagnosed with a serious chronic illness that will most likely present itself in late adulthood. Discuss how Robert and Todd, similarly aged peers who are exposed to the same stressor, may respond to hearing this news very differently. What are the "best" ways to cope with this news?
What will be an ideal response?