Negative Correlation
A correlation where as one variable increases, the other decreases.
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Psychology
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Naturalistic Observation
A research method where the subject(s) is(are) observed without interruption under normal or natural circumstances.
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Motivation
The process that energizes and/or maintains a behavior.
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Mode
A method of determining an average by using the score(s) which occurs most frequently.
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MMPI-2
See Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, 2nd. Edition.
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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, 2nd. Edition
An Objective test utilizing 567 items which have been empirically derived to measure a variety of psychological concerns.
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Median
A method of determining an average by using the score that falls in the middle of the distribution.
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Measure of Central Tendency
An average (see Mean, Median, and/or Mode)
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Mean
A method of determining an average where the sum of the scores are divided by the number of scores.
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Maturation
Changes due to the natural process of aging as determined by your genetics
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