The Statistical Concept of ____ Refers to How Much the Scores

question 15

Multiple Choice

The statistical concept of ____ refers to how much the scores in a distribution of scores tend to vary or depart from the mean.

• A) correlation
• B) variability
• C) central tendency
• D) dispersion

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where individuals act in the opposite manner to which they truly feel, often to hide their true feelings.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism in which socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.

Psychoanalyzed

A method of therapy and theoretical approach to understanding human behavior by exploring the unconscious mind, developed by Sigmund Freud.

Hostility

Feelings of anger and aggression towards others, which can be a symptom of underlying emotional issues or psychological conditions.