When a Distribution Is Skewed to the Left, It Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a distribution is skewed to the left, it is likely that:

• A)there is a floor effect
• B)there are more scores piled up at the low end of the range
• C)the distribution is approximately normal and symmetrical
• D)there is a ceiling effect

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Definitions:

Illness Anxiety Disorder

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Physical Illness

A condition impacting the body, its structures, or functions, often leading to symptoms or distress.

La Belle Indifference

A term used to describe a curious lack of concern by patients towards their symptoms, typically seen in conversion disorder.

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