The chief disadvantage of the median, when compared to the mean, is that
a. it is less stable than the mean from sample to sample.
b. its location cannot be calculated algebraically.
c. it is disproportionately affected by outliers.
d. it has no disadvantages.
A
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a. A judge is not the one to perform the examination. b. The person who is the target of a commitment cannot testify. c. Family members can petition for a civil commitment proceeding. d. The person who is the target of a commitment is provided an informal hearing.
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Which brain region are neurosurgeons most likely to lesion to treat severe cases of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder?
A) prefrontal cortex B) hippocampus C) cerebellum D) anterior cingulate cortex
Freud called the reduction in anxiety by converting unconscious conflicts into physical symptoms
A. primary narcissism. B. secondary narcissism. C. primary gain. D. secondary gain.