Larger Values of the Standard Deviation Result in a Normal

question 52

Multiple Choice

Larger values of the standard deviation result in a normal curve that is

• A) skewed to the right.
• B) skewed to the left.
• C) narrower and more peaked.
• D) wider and flatter.

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Definitions:

Peer Relationships

Social connections among individuals of approximately the same age, which are important for social development.

Avoidance

A defensive mechanism where an individual steers clear of certain thoughts, feelings, or interactions due to perceived negative outcomes.

Centration

A term from Piaget's theory of cognitive development, describing the tendency to focus on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.

Decentering

The cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation rather than focusing on a single perspective.