positive or negative and give one possiDIe explanations ror the finding Note: For the possible explanation do not restate the correlation or state your opinion on whether or not you think this correlation is correct or incorrect. (1 point each): Example: A recent study found that with college students, the higher the attendance rate the better their final grades tended to be. Type of correlation: Positive Possible Explanation: Students who attend class are actively engaging in the material and making sure that they fully understand what is being presented. A government study reveals that the more a mother smokes, the more her children are likely to exhibit behavioral problems. 1. Type of Correlation: Possible Explanation: 2. The more psychology courses students take during their college years, the higher scores they get on a measurement of interpersonal sensitivity. Type of Correlation: Possible Explanation: 3. A study on the effects of alcohol found that higher doses of alcohol produce lower scores on a test of memory recall. ct Type of Correlation: Possible Explanation: oto Assignment #1 Name: A college professor notices that as the distance from the teacher increases toward the back of the room, the worse their grades in the course seem to be. 4. Type of Correlation: Possible Explanation: 5. When the physical attractiveness of high school girls was rated by their peers it was noticed that those with the highest scores tended to do the best on a measure of self- esteem. Type of Correlation: Possible Explanation: 6. A survey of adolescents being treated for eating disorders noted that those who watched the most TV during the week tended to receive the lowest ratings on a measure of general health. Type of Correlation: Possible Explanation: 7. In a study of suburban communities, it was noticed that sex-related crimes were highest in the communities that had the largest number of X-rated adult bookstores. Type of Correlation: Possible Explanation: 8. A survey reveals that college students who eat breakfast regularly have a higher GPA than those who do not eat breakfast regularly. Type of Correlation: Possible Explanation