If a distribution of raw scores is negatively skewed, transforming the raw scores into z scores will result in a _________ distribution
a. normal c. positively skewed
b. bell-shaped d. negatively skewed
D
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Which of the following research topics would be most interesting to a psychologist who favors the situated-cognitive approach?
a. When working on a geometry problem, do people solve the problem more quickly if they are shown a diagram, in addition to the verbal form of the problem? b. On a problem requiring a matrix solution, are people faster at solving problems if they have already tried several easier versions of the problem? c. On a math problem requiring symbols, does the amount of irrelevant information influence the accuracy of the solution to the problem? d. What kind of strategies do college students use when trying to solve the problem of getting a ride to their hometown for a vacation?
Einstein would be considered to be ________ in ________
a. low; creativity b. high; crystallized intelligence c. moderate; "g" d. high; fluid intelligence e. low; "g"
Which phrase BEST captures the proportion of those over 90 who suffer from dementia?
a. a small minority b. close to half c. a majority d. almost all
Whenever little Zbigniew drops his spoon, it falls to the floor. When he drops his cup, it also falls to the floor. This makes sense to him, so he can __________ the information that objects fall when dropped
A) assimilate B) accommodate C) habituate D) defenestrate