Dr. Huang believes that aggression is associated with low self-esteem, whereas Dr. Ickovich believes that aggression is linked to very high self-esteem. Finally, Dr. Jimenez believes that some aggression is related to low self-esteem and that some is associated with very high self-esteem. Each alternative in the following contains a set of correlation coefficients between scores on a measure of aggression and scores on a self-esteem index. Which set would support the views of Drs. Huang, Ickovich, and Jimenez, respectively?
A) -.35, .35, .00
B) -.35, .00, .35
C) .35, -.35, .00
D) -.35, .35, .-.35

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Dr. Huang's view is supported by a negative correlation (-.35), indicating that as self-esteem decreases, aggression increases. Dr. Ickovich's view is supported by a positive correlation (.35), indicating that as self-esteem increases, so does aggression. Dr. Jimenez's view that aggression can be associated with both high and low self-esteem is not directly supported by a correlation coefficient, but the absence of a correlation (.00) suggests variability in the relationship, which could imply different patterns of aggression related to different levels of self-esteem, aligning with a more nuanced view.

Dr Huang Believes That Aggression Is Associated with Low Self-Esteem