A research assistant found that as an individual's self-control increased, their criminal activity decreased. This is an example of what type of relationship between self-control and criminal activity?
A) negative relationship
B) null relationship
C) positive relationship

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A negative relationship is indicated when one variable increases as the other decreases, which is the case with increased self-control leading to decreased criminal activity.

A Research Assistant Found That as an Individual's Self-Control Increased