Why Do Psychologists Use Measures of Central Tendency? Name and Define

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Essay

Why do psychologists use measures of central tendency? Name and define the three most commonly used measures. Also, explain the circumstances in which each measure would make the most sense to use in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The ability to keep a limited quantity of data actively accessible for a brief duration.

Brain Changes

Alterations in the brain's structure or function, which can result from injury, disease, psychological conditions, or ongoing development.

Cerebellum

An area of the brain that coordinates movement in the body and perhaps helps control a person’s ability to shift attention rapidly.

Early-Onset Alzheimer's

a form of Alzheimer's disease that appears at a younger age, typically before the age of 65.