One Relative Weakness of the ______ as a Measure of Central

question 41

Multiple Choice

One relative weakness of the ______ as a measure of central tendency is that it ______.

• A) mode; doesn't describe a bimodal distribution
• B) mean; does not take into account all of the scores
• C) mean; doesn't describe a bimodal distribution
• D) median; is affected by outliers

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Definitions:

Situational Phobia

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational fear of specific situations, such as flying, heights, or enclosed spaces.

Social Phobia

Severe worry or dread about being negatively assessed, criticized, or spurned in a social setting or when performing.

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses that cause distress or anxiety.

Compulsive Behaviors

Repetitive actions performed persistently and often against the individual's will, usually as a response to obsessive thoughts, leading to significant distress or impairment.