When there are some extreme sources in a set of data, what is the most representative
measure of central tendency?
a. The mean
b. The median
c. Correlation
d. The range
e. The standard deviation
b. The median
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A. Hallucinogens B. Amphetamines C. Stimulants D. Opioids
While driving, Shawn notices a large truck speed up quickly behind him. Shawn is driving the speed limit, and the truck begins honking loudly before swerving around Shawn and passing him in the left lane
As the truck drives by, the driver yells obscenities at Shawn. He then speeds ahead and runs a red light. At the following light, however, Shawn pulls up beside the driver of the truck. Which of the following should Shawn avoid? a) Brief eye contact with the driver b) Extended eye contact with the driver c) Ignoring the driver d) Smiling at the driver
If an Item Characteristic Curve has a steep upward slope, this indicates that
a) there is a weak relationship between test scores and responses to the particular item illustrated in the graph b) an item has negative discriminating power c) people who did well on the test are less likely to do well on this particular item d) people who did well on the test are much more likely to answer the item correctly
Rogers theorized that a person will gradually discover solutions to their life's problems if they are armed with
a. adequate defense mechanisms. b. the ability to make courageous choices in life. c. a realistic self-image and greater self-acceptance. d. an understanding of their unconscious drives and motives.