What is the rule for normally distributed data that state that at least 99.7% of data fall within 3 SD of the mean; at least 95% of data fall within 2 SD of the mean; and at least 68% of data fall within 1 SD of the mean?
A. the absolute rule
B. the distributional rule
C. the empirical rule
D. the golden rule
Answer: C
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a. ?It is too objective and logical.
b. ?It has not stimulated much research on the environmental factors involved in personality.
c. ?It does not have much practical application to every day behaviors.
d. ?It underemphasizes biological, emotional, and unconscious factors in personality.
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