If a Distribution of Scores Has a Few Extremely Low

question 113

Multiple Choice

If a distribution of scores has a few extremely low scores and no corresponding high scores,which of the following would be TRUE?

• A) The mean would be smaller than the median.
• B) The mean would be larger than the median.
• C) The mean and the median would be equal.
• D) The mean, median, and mode would all be the same.

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Definitions:

Physiological Responses

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Thalamus

A brain structure serving as a key relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Amygdala

A small, almond-shaped cluster of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in various high-level brain functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.