Scores on Tests of Individual Differences, Including Intelligence Test Scores

question 363

Multiple Choice

Scores on tests of individual differences, including intelligence test scores, often follow a pattern in which most scores are in the average range, with fewer scores in the extremely high or extremely low range. What is this pattern of distribution of scores called?

• A) the normal curve or normal distribution
• B) the reliability distribution
• C) the variability distribution
• D) the standard distribution

---

Definitions:

Patronage

The support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows to another, often seen in the arts, culture, and sciences.

Buddhism

A world religion founded in the 6th century BCE by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), teaching the path to enlightenment (Nirvana) through practices leading to the cessation of suffering.

South Asia

A region in Asia, consisting of countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, known for its diverse cultures and history.

Indus Civilization

An ancient civilization that flourished in the Indus River valley (present-day Pakistan and northwest India), known for its advanced urban planning, architecture, and commerce.