Joe Had a Percentile Rank of 70 on a Standardized

question 104

Multiple Choice

Joe had a percentile rank of 70 on a standardized math test. What does that mean?

• A) He did poorly, since he only correctly answered 70% of the questions
• B) He did well in that he scored higher than 70% of the people that took the test
• C) He did well, in that he answered 70% of the items correctly
• D) He did poorly since he only answered 70% of the items that an average individual would answer correctly

---

Definitions:

Transcendental Meditation

A form of silent mantra meditation aimed at promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing personal and spiritual growth.

Mindfulness Meditation

A meditation practice focusing on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment, to enhance psychological well-being.

Non-judgmental Awareness

An approach in mindfulness practices of observing thoughts and feelings without evaluating them as good or bad.

Guided Imagery

A relaxation technique that involves visualizing a calming scene or series of experiences in the mind's eye, often used for stress reduction, healing, or personal development.