If the Mean of a Test Is 80 and the Standard

question 61

Multiple Choice

If the mean of a test is 80 and the standard deviation is 10,a person with a z-score of -2.0 scored which of the following on the test?

• A) 40
• B) 50
• C) 60
• D) 70

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Definitions:

Compulsive

Relating to behavior that is driven by an irresistible urge, often against one's conscious wishes.

Amnesic

Pertaining to amnesia, a condition characterized by loss of memory, often due to brain injury, disease, or psychological trauma.

Phobic

Exhibiting or pertaining to an extreme or irrational fear or aversion to a specific object, situation, or activity.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) as a way to manage anxiety.