The most commonly used descriptive statistics for a set of numerical scores are the mean and the ____
a. range
b. standard deviation
c. mode
d. median
b
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A. subject/pair B. group/individual C. matched subject D. matched pair
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a. choline b. acetyl coenzyme A (acetyl CoA) c. tryptophan d. choline acetyltransferase (ChAT)
Research suggests that adolescents who are adopted by a family with a different ethnic background than their own have lower self-esteem and take longer to adjust to their new family
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements about B. F. Skinner is FALSE?
a. Skinner believed that it is important to consider mental events, such as thinking, in explaining why a certain behavior occurs. b. Skinner developed an operant conditioning chamber that bears his name. c. Skinner believed that misguided rewards and punishment can lead to destructive actions that create problems, such as overpopulation, pollution, and war. d. Skinner disliked the use of punishment because it does not teach correct responses.