Which of the Following Is a Correct Description of the Distribution

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct description of the distribution of income in the US since the 1960s?

• A)the mean income has risen but the median has fallen
• B)both the mean and the median have risen but the mean has increased more
• C)there is a noticeable negative skew in the distribution
• D)the distribution has grown less variable

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Definitions:

Passive Therapy

A treatment approach where the patient undergoes intervention with minimal active effort or participation, often relying on external actions.

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A concept introduced by psychoanalyst Karen Horney, referring to feelings of helplessness and insecurity that arise from living in a potentially hostile world.

Neurotic Needs

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