The Standard Deviation Is a Measure of

question 35

Multiple Choice

The standard deviation is a measure of

• A) central tendency.
• B) variation.
• C) statistical significance.
• D) correlation.

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Definitions:

Dysfunctional Mimesis

Involves the problematic imitation or reproduction of behaviors or attitudes that are unhealthy or unproductive, often in a social or interpersonal context.

Emotional Reactivity

The tendency of an individual to experience intense emotional responses to external stimuli, often leading to heightened stress or interpersonal conflict.

Salvador Minuchin

A renowned Argentinian psychiatrist and psychotherapist, notable for his work in developing family therapy and his innovative approach to structural family therapy.

Murray Bowen

An American psychiatrist known for developing Bowen family systems theory, which views the family as an emotional unit and uses systems thinking to describe the complex interactions in the unit.