Certain variables can have a(n) ______ relationship between monitoring and its effectiveness. For example, a parent who uses a home drug-testing kit daily on their teenager is likely to develop a hostile relationship and cause the teen to act out.

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The correct answer is curvilinear because the effectiveness of monitoring does not increase or decrease in a straight line (linear) with the amount of monitoring. Instead, it suggests that there is an optimal level of monitoring beyond which the relationship and outcomes can become negative, illustrating a curve in the relationship between monitoring and its effectiveness.

Certain Variables Can Have A(n) ______ Relationship Between Monitoring and Its