In a longitudinal study that followed a sample of American children from age 4 to 11, TV-watching predicted gains in body fat. The study found that these were ____
a. positively correlated—as TV consumption increased, body fat increased
b. negatively correlated—as TV consumption increased, body fat decreased
c. uncorrelated—there is no relationship between TV consumption and body fat
d. neutrally correlated—as TV consumption increased, body fat remained the same
Answer: A
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a. external reference b. social comparison c. terror management d. sociometer
Which family characteristic is NOT associated with lower achievement?
a. Growing up in a single-parent family b. Being a member of minority group c. Having an uneducated mother d. Having a parent who uses consistent discipline