In the normal distribution, approximately _____% of the scores fall between one standard deviation unit below the mean and one standard deviation unit above the mean
a. 5% c. 70%
b. 50% d. 95%
C
About two-thirds of the scores in a normal distribution fall in this range.
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About how many children are severely shaken each year that may lead to death or permanent brain damage?
a. 1,000 to 3,000 b. 1,200 to 1,400 c. 2,000 to 4,000 d. 2,400 to 4,200
Reasoning with probabilities is
a. easier than reasoning with frequencies because it puts all the critical quantities on the same scale of measurement. b. more difficult than reasoning with frequencies because probabilities make the computations more complex. c. easier than reasoning with frequencies because it focuses on critical quantities and removes distractions. d. more difficult than reasoning with frequencies because frequencies make the computations unnecessary.
The Wechlser intelligence tests yield all of the following EXCEPT
A. a single full-scale intelligence score. B. several index scores. C. about a dozen specific subtest scores. D. an age quotient score.
Renata often has conflicts with her boss at work, which causes her a great deal of stress. To cope with her stress, Renata develops a plan of action to confront her boss so that her situation will be less stressful. In this situation, Renata exhibits
A. emotion-focused coping. B. social networking. C. problem-focused coping. D. ruminative coping skills.