If Most Scores Are Very Close to the Mean, Then

question 87

Multiple Choice

If most scores are very close to the mean, then the standard deviation is

• A) impossible to determine.
• B) very small.
• C) very large.
• D) about the same size as the mean.

Recognize the effects of stimulant drugs and their mechanisms.

Understand the role of emotions and psychological states in alcohol use and its treatment.

Be aware of the historical development of drugs for treating various conditions and their original purposes.

Understand the dynamics of family involvement in the substance use disorder treatment process and the concept of relapse prevention.

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Definitions:

False Consensus Effect

The cognitive bias whereby people tend to overestimate how much others agree with their own beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.

Stimulus Overload Effect

A phenomenon where individuals experience stress or cognitive overload due to an excessive amount of stimuli to process.

Dispositional

Pertaining to one's inherent qualities of mind and character, often used in psychology to describe an individual's tendencies or personality traits.

Uncontrollable

Refers to events or processes that cannot be easily managed or influenced by individuals.