The __________ is a measure of the spread of the data around the mean
a. percentile score
b. median
c. standard deviation
d. normal distribution
Answer: C: standard deviation
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a. mimicked; genuine b. weak; strong c. strong; weak d. negative; positive e. positive; negativeemotions.
Regarding moods, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Moods are the most extreme forms of various emotions. b. Moods are low intensity emotional states. c. Moods reflect only negative emotions. d. Moods reflect only positive emotions.
Efforts to identify the time course of the evolution of human language have been based on the a. divergence of hominids and great apes from a common ancestor
b. divergence of Homo sapiens from other species of humans. c. development of a neocortex in animals. d. timing of a critical mutation in the FOXP2 gene.
One study investigating malpractice issues among psychologists found that
A) most were cleared of charges in the long run. B) there were more frequent complaints against psychologists than psychiatrists. C) about 3.5% of psychologists engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a patient. D) few psychologists were properly informed about ethical issues.