A Number of Factors Have Contributed to the Recent Increased

question 134

Multiple Choice

A number of factors have contributed to the recent increased interest in research dealing with "cultural" variables in psychology. Which of the following is NOT one of these contributing factors?

• A)depersonalization of human beings by modern psychology
• B)various groups (such as civil rights groups and women's groups) arguing that society has paid little attention to human diversity
• C)increased ethnic diversity in North America
• D)increased contact with non-Western cultures due to advances in communication and travel

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Definitions:

Mean

The average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the quantity of values.

Bell Shaped Distribution

Also known as a normal distribution, it is a probability distribution that has a symmetrical bell-shaped graph, indicating that most of the data points are concentrated around the mean.

Supply And Demand

Fundamental economic principles that describe the relationship between the availability of a product or service (supply) and the desire of potential buyers (demand).

Bell Shaped Distribution

A probability distribution that is symmetrical and tapers towards the tails, resembling a bell; commonly known as the normal distribution.