On a Test with a Population Mean of 75 and Standard

question 53

Multiple Choice

On a test with a population mean of 75 and standard deviation equal to 16, if the scores are normally distributed, what is the percentile rank of a score of 56?

• A) 58.30
• B) 0.00
• C) 25.27
• D) 38.30
• E) 11.70

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in which a behavior is rewarded every time it is exhibited, leading to rapid learning.

Extinction Resistance

The phenomenon where a learned behavior persists even after it is no longer reinforced, indicating a resistance to extinction.

Correct Responses

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Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior's recurrence.