After grading an examination, an instructor realizes there is a wide range of ability among her students. She reaches this conclusion because the shape of the distribution is ______.

a. flat
b. skewed
c. abnormal
d. peaked


a. flat

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Which of the following is LEAST consistent with the purpose of functionalism?

a. the study of an organism independent of its environment b. the study of mental processes c. the study and uses of consciousness d. the study of the relationship between the organism and its environment

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A personality test has been carefully prepared to measure a single trait. Which of the following coefficients would probably be lowest in size?

a. Kuder-Richardson c. Coefficient of stability b. Split-half coefficient d. Coefficient of stability and equivalence

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"It's okay to cheat on examinations. Everyone does it . . . " is reasoning at which of Kohlberg's stages?

a. Punishment and obedience b. Market exchange c. Interpersonal harmony d. Law and order

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The genre best suited for choral reading is

a. Poetry b. Nonfiction c. Fairy tales d. Modern fantasy

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