When you have a skewed distribution, it is better to use ______ than ______.

A. mean; median
B. median; mean
C. median; mode
D. mean; mode


Answer: B

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a. assists in establishing a causal relationship b. introduces a modified version of the treatment c. introduces a completely different treatment d. administers the treatment immediately after the initial baseline phase

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Although a psychiatrist can administer somatic therapy and prescribe drugs in all states within the United States, psychologists are presently able to prescribe drugs only in the states of

a. Maine and Wisconsin. b. New Mexico and Louisiana. c. New York and California. d. Ohio and Florida.

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What does Marcia mean by crisis and commitment?

a. Many adolescents spend time reexamining old values and beliefs before committing to a new identity. b. Many people must have a crisis in their lives before they can commit to personal growth. c. People must solve the problem at one developmental stage before they can move to the next. d. People need to have their basic needs met before they can fulfill their higher growth needs.

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