If a Cognitive Psychologist Finds That a Group of One-Year-Old

question 66

Multiple Choice

If a cognitive psychologist finds that a group of one-year-old children can name 3,3,3,4,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,and 35 things,the most useful measure of central tendency will be the

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

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Definitions:

Relative Homogeneity Effect

The tendency to perceive members of an out-group as more similar to each other than members of the in-group, often leading to stereotyping.

Ingroup Members

Individuals who belong to the same group or category as one perceives oneself, often feeling a sense of solidarity and common identity with them.

Outgroup Members

Individuals who are perceived as not belonging to one's own group, often leading to distinction and bias against them.

Accentuation Effect

Overestimation of similarities among people within a category and dissimilarities between people from different categories.