What Percentage of a Normal Distribution Is Within One Standard

question 10

Multiple Choice

What percentage of a normal distribution is within one standard deviation of the mean?

• A) 34%
• B) 50%
• C) 68%
• D) 76%
• E) 95%

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a behavior is rewarded every time it is performed.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral technique where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant outcome after the display of a behavior increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future.

B. F. Skinner

A psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using information.