The Statistic That Involves the Basic Arithmetic Average of a Set

question 6

Multiple Choice

The statistic that involves the basic arithmetic average of a set of scores is known as the:

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

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Definitions:

Stimulus Substitution

A theory in classical conditioning suggesting that the conditioned stimulus acts as a substitute for the unconditioned stimulus, eliciting the same response.

Classical Conditioning

An educational mechanism where the consistent pairing of two stimuli occurs; the response which initially is drawn by the second stimulus, in time, is drawn by the first stimulus alone.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly associated with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

Conditioned Fear

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with a frightful event or situation.