The Idea That Patterns of Extreme Scores Will Balance Out

question 60

Multiple Choice

The idea that patterns of extreme scores will balance out if sampling continues indefinitely or trends are looked at over the long run is known as:

• A) attrition.
• B) regression to the mean.
• C) history of the mean.
• D) correlation.

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Definitions:

Jung

Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology, known for concepts like archetypes and the collective unconscious.

Archetypes

Jung’s term for emotionally laden ideas and images in the collective unconscious that have rich and symbolic meaning for all people.

Birth Order

The chronological order of sibling births, which is believed to influence their personality and psychological development.

Adler

Refers to Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychiatrist known for his development of individual psychology, emphasizing the importance of feelings of inferiority and societal contributions.