If a set of scores is displayed in a frequency distribution polygon, what scale of measurement was used to measure the scores?
a. Nominal or ordinal
b. Interval
c. Ratio
d. Interval or ratio
D
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In connection with sexually transmitted diseases, Chapter 11 discussed a vaccine called Gardasil. According to the information in the chapter,
a. Gardasil is especially useful in preventing genital herpes. b. Gardasil can prevent all of the identified forms of HPV. c. many parents believe that their daughters would become more sexually active if they took this vaccine. d. when a woman receives the Gardasil vaccine—and she uses condoms every time—she has less than a 5% chance of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease.
Heidi is nervous about taking the bar exam at the end of the year. Knowledge of when this test will take place will likely
a. magnify her stress. c. not affect her stress. b. reduce her stress. d. cause her bodily harm.
What characteristic contributes most to declining self-esteem in adolescence?
a. school achievement c. competence in sports b. physical appearance d. popularity with peers
Describe the stages of the general adaptation syndrome. What problems occur with continued exposure to stress?
What will be an ideal response?