Two Psychology Majors, in Two Different Sections of Clinical Psychology

question 147

Essay

Two psychology majors, in two different sections of Clinical Psychology, were comparing test scores. The following gives the students' scores, class mean, and standard deviation for each section:
$$\begin{array} { l c c } & \text { Section 1 } & \text { Section 2 } \\\text { Student score } & 84 & 75 \\\text { Mean } & 75 & 60 \\\text { Standard deviation } & 7 & 8\end{array}$$
-Which student scored better compared to the rest of their section?

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Definitions:

Influence Attempts

Actions or behaviors aimed at persuading or convincing others to follow a certain course of action or adopt specific beliefs.

Withhold Access

The act of denying or restricting availability to certain resources, information, or locations.

Information

Data, facts, or details that are provided or learned about something or someone.

Legitimate Authority

Power that is recognized and accepted by others as rightful and proper within a social or organizational structure.