Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a normal distribution?
a. Most scores fall near the mean
b. The normal distribution forms a bell curve when graphed
c. The curve is symbolic, meaning that the tail touches the y-axis at plus 3 standard deviation
d. The mean, median, and mode all fall at the center of the distribution
Answer: c. The curve is symbolic, meaning that the tail touches the y-axis at plus 3 standard deviation
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a. negligible b. negative but weak c. positive but weak d. positive and strong
According to the five levels of perspective-taking skills in childhood as described by Robert Selman, children in level 1:
A) realize that mutual perspective taking does not always lead to agreement. B) understand that more than one perspective can be correct. C) are egocentric and do not realize that other people have perspectives different from their own. D) understand that people in different situations may have different perspectives.
Possible benefits of legalizing prostitution include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) ?Workers could be eligible for pensions, sick leave, and unemployment benefits. B) ?Brothels could be regulated to improve safety and working conditions. C) ?Tax revenues could provide significant income to communities. D) ?Likely fewer people would be involved, either as prostitutes or as customers.
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