If a distribution of numerical scores contains one or two extremely high values, compared to the rest of the scores, which measure of central tendency would produce the most representative value?
a. the mean
b. the median
c. the mode
d. the standard deviation
b
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a. Teresa, who is 25 pounds overweight b. Mike, whose blindness has no physical cause c. Amy, who experiences gastrointestinal problems when she is stressed d. Kevin, who imagines he has a serious defect in his physical appearance
Women from different cultures who experience sexual dissatisfaction may likely perceive its causes
a. quite similarly. b. quite differently. c. as measureable. d. as misunderstood.
Infants in the strange situation who display incompatible approach/avoidant behavioral tendencies toward their mothers show the type of attachment called _______.
a. anxious/avoidant b. anxious/resistant c. disorganized/disoriented d. none of the above
Regarding studies on bilingualism, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Minority American children who do not speak English at home often experience additive bilingualism. b. An approach called two-way bilingual education can help children benefit from bilingualism and avoid its drawbacks. c. Studies have found that students who learn to speak two languages well will have better general language skills and better control of their attention. d. Studies have found that students who learn to speak two languages well will have better mental flexibility and better problem-solving abilities.