Which of the Following May Be a Reason for a Drop-Off

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be a reason for a drop-off in sit-and-reach scores in males around age 12?

• A) Lack of exercise
• B) Lack of proper stretching exercise
• C) Excessive exercises
• D) Poor diet and nutrition
• E) Prepubertal growth spurt where bones grow faster than muscles and tendons

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Definitions:

Test-retest Reliability

The consistency of a test's results when administered to the same individuals at different points in time.

Normal Curve

A bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of scores on many psychological tests, where most scores are near the average and few are very high or very low.

Raw Scores

The original, unmodified scores obtained directly from a test or assessment before any adjustments or conversions are applied.

Normal Curve

A bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of scores on many psychological tests where most occurrences take place in the middle of the distribution.