One problem with the mean is that it
a. is very difficult to compute.
b. is sensitive to extremely high or low scores.
c. gives the score actually obtained by the greatest number of people.
d. cannot be used in determining other statistical values.
B
You might also like to view...
During your first visit to your campus, you probably needed a map to get around efficiently. A little while later, though, you no longer needed the map, because __________ had occurred.
A. classical conditioning B. latent learning C. instrumental conditioning D. operant conditioning
Koro, susto, and hikikomori are
a. terms for imaginary disorders in foreign countries. b. described in the DSM-IV as disorders confined to specific cultures. c. rare in North America culture and are thus excluded from the DSM-IV. d. folk names for afflictions seen in other cultures.
A disadvantage of computerized survey administration is that
a. Slippage can occur b. Social desirability is increased c. Not everyone has access to computers d. It cannot check for invalid responses
In jury "shadowing,"
a. jury members undergo psychological evaluations by the consulting forensic psychologist to determine their motivations regarding the outcome of the trial. b. the consulting forensic psychologist speaks directly with jurors during breaks in the trial. c. the consulting forensic psychologist hires individuals similar to the jurors and monitors their reactions to the testimony as it is presented during the trial. d. the consulting forensic psychologist hires individuals similar to the jurors and obtains their reactions to the arguments that will be presented by the attorneys during the actual trial.