The Difference Between the Highest and Lowest Scores in a Distribution

question 52

Multiple Choice

The difference between the highest and lowest scores in a distribution is the

• A) mean.
• B) range.
• C) median.
• D) standard deviation.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by administering a reward or removing a negative stimulus.

Pain Behaviors

Manifestations or expressions of pain, including facial expressions, verbalizations, posture, and activities that may change due to pain.

Gate Control Theory

A theory that proposes that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain. It is a major part of the central nervous system and acts as a conduit for signals between the brain and the rest of the body.