If the Median of a Set of Scores Is Greater

question 22

Multiple Choice

If the median of a set of scores is greater than the mean, what can be said about the distribution?

• A) Negatively skewed
• B) Positively skewed
• C) Platykurtic
• D) Leptokurtic

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Definitions:

Social-Cognitive Perspective

A view of behavior as influenced by the interaction between people’s traits (including their thinking) and their social context.

Assumptions And Expectations

Refer to the beliefs and forecasts individuals hold about future events or behaviors, often influencing their reactions and decisions.

Biological Perspective

An approach to psychology focusing on understanding human and animal behavior through biological processes, including genetic, neurochemical, and physiological mechanisms.

Negative Explanatory Style

A cognitive approach where individuals habitually attribute negative events to internal, stable, and global factors.