One Way to Measure the Ability to Find One's Way

question 57

Multiple Choice

One way to measure the ability to find one's way in an environment is to use the Sense of Direction test scale.The scale ranges from 1 (poor) to 50 (good) .In a sample of college students,including yourself,the mean rating of sense of direction is 30,with a standard deviation of 10.If your score was 20,what is your z-score?

• A)0.57
• B)  1.0
• C)+1.5
• D)  3.0

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Definitions:

Alpha Cells

Cells located in the pancreas that produce glucagon, a hormone that raises blood glucose levels.

Beta Cells

Cells located in the pancreas that produce insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels.

Insulin

A substance secreted by the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels by assisting in the absorption of glucose by the body's tissues.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting glycogen breakdown in the liver.