A Bell-Shaped Distribution,with a Large Number of Scores in the Middle,tapering

question 60

Multiple Choice

A bell-shaped distribution,with a large number of scores in the middle,tapering to very few extremely high and low scores is known as a

• A) normal curve.
• B) positive skew.
• C) negative skew.
• D) histogram.

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Definitions:

Pacinian Corpuscles

Nerve endings in the skin responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure, aiding in the detection of textures and fine touch.

Haptic

Relating to or based on the sense of touch, particularly in reference to electronic devices that provide feedback through physical sensations or vibrations.

Proprioceptive Axons

Nerve fibers that convey information from the body to the brain regarding the position and motion of body parts.

Dorsal Spinothalamic Tract

A pathway in the spinal cord that transmits touch and proprioceptive information from the body to the thalamus in the brain.