Which correlation coefficient might a researcher find between cortisol levels and scores on a measure of working memory capacity?
A) -.35
B) .05
C) .25
D) .55

Name: Which correlation coefficient might a researcher find between cortisol levels and scores on a measure of working memory capacity? A) -.35 B) .05 C) .25 D) .55
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A negative correlation (e.g., -.35) is expected because as cortisol levels increase, typically due to stress, working memory capacity tends to decrease.

Which Correlation Coefficient Might a Researcher Find Between Cortisol Levels