In a Trait That Shows Continuous Variation, What Can We

question 16

Multiple Choice

In a trait that shows continuous variation, what can we infer if the variance is low?

• A) The majority of individuals will be far above the mean.
• B) The majority of individuals will be very close to the mean.
• C) The majority of individuals will be far below the mean.
• D) Relatively few individuals will be very close to the mean.

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Definitions:

Hermann Ebbinghaus

A German psychologist known for his pioneering work in the study of memory and the discovery of the forgetting curve.

Working Memory

The part of short-term memory that is concerned with immediate conscious perceptual and linguistic processing.

Conscious Recollection

The deliberate and aware process of remembering or bringing an experience or piece of information into one's mind.

Central Executive

A component of working memory model that is responsible for directing attention and coordinating cognitive processes during complex tasks.