Singlism Refers to the

question 36

Multiple Choice

Singlism refers to the

• A) inability of some people to find a mate.
• B) negative effects on children of being in a single-parent household.
• C) prejudice and discrimination experienced by singles.
• D) tendency of singles to be self-focused and individualistic.

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Definitions:

Median

The middle value in a sorted list of numbers, effectively dividing the dataset into two halves.

Regression Toward

A statistical phenomenon that describes how extreme scores on a variable tend to be closer to the average on subsequent measurements.

Emotional Distress

A negative emotional state that may arise from various causes, including stress, anxiety, or traumatic events.

Mode

The most common number found in a set of data.