Adam Played Golf on Saturday and Sunday

question 57

Multiple Choice

Adam played golf on Saturday and Sunday.He scored 82 both days.The scores of all golfers Saturday averaged 68 with a standard deviation of 17.The scores on Sunday averaged 81 with a standard deviation of 9.On which day did Adam do better compared with the other golfers? Explain.

• A)Sunday.A score of 82 Sunday is Standard deviations from the mean while a score of 82 Saturday is Standard deviations from the mean.
• B)Sunday.A score of 82 Sunday is Standard deviations from the mean while a score of 82 Saturday is Standard deviations from the mean.
• C)Saturday.A score of 82 Saturday is Standard deviations from the mean while a score of 82 Sunday is Standard deviations from the mean.
• D)He did not do better either day,he scored the same.
• E)Saturday.A score of 82 Saturday is Standard deviations from the mean while a score of 82 Sunday is Standard deviations from the mean.

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Definitions:

Regression

In psychology, a defense mechanism leading individuals to revert to a less mature state of psychological development under stress or as an analytical process involving fitting a model to data.

Immature

Characterized by a lack of complete development, whether in a biological, emotional, or psychological sense.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals unconsciously to protect themselves from anxiety or to maintain self-image.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces unacceptable impulses with their opposites.