The Most Commonly Used Measure of Central Tendency Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

The most commonly used measure of central tendency is

• A) the mode.
• B) the median.
• C) the mean.
• D) all are equally common

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Definitions:

Raphe Nuclei

A group of nuclei found in the brain stem involved in the regulation of sleep and mood, among other functions.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep among other functions.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle movement, heart rate, memory, and also acts as a neuromodulator in the central and peripheral nervous systems.