Alison Received a Score of 480 on the Verbal Portion

question 6

Multiple Choice

Alison received a score of 480 on the verbal portion of her SAT. If she scored at the 50^th percentile, her score represents the _______ of the distribution of all verbal SAT scores.

• A) mean
• B) median
• C) mode
• D) average

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Definitions:

Chunks

In cognitive psychology, chunks refer to the units of information organized and grouped together for easier understanding and recall.

Long-Term Memory

The aspect of memory in which information is stored for an extended period, potentially as long as a lifetime.

Mnemonic Device

A strategy or technique that aids in remembering information, such as an acronym or rhyme.

Serial Reproduction

A process in psychology experiments where information is passed from one individual to another in a sequence, often resulting in the alteration of the information.