A correlation coefficient shows that smoking and life expectancy are indeed related. As a result, a researcher could predict _____________ if the direction of the relationship is known
a) if a person smokes a lot of cigarettes, he or she will have less money monthly to buy gas
b) the person's life expectancy will go up or down based on the number of cigarettes the person smokes
daily
c) if a person smokes cigarettes, he or she will eventually develop lung cancer
d) a person's lungs will repair themselves and he or she will live a longer life
b
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In a study examining Americans and South Koreans in midlife, South Koreans placed more emphasis on ____
a. close ties to others, especially family members b. self-acceptance c. autonomy d. engaging in self-improvement
What technique emphasizes behavioral deficits and excesses?
a. self-report techniques b. Kanfer and Saslow's Functional Approach c. psychophysiological assessment d. psychophysical procedures