If you took a large random sample of children and assessed their IQs, the
distribution of IQ scores would have what shape?
(a) a straight line, because IQ is relatively constant
(b) it would be skewed, because there are more people above average than
below
(c) a continuously increasing curve, because children get more items right as
they get older
(d) normal
(e) not enough information is given to answer the question
D
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a. Donnie, who is amoral b. Connie, who displays heteronomous morality c. Lonnie, who is preconventional d. Bonnie, who displays autonomous morality
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A) case study B) naturalistic observation C) experimental design D) confirmation bias
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a) latency stage b) anal stage c) genital stage d) phallic stage