One distinction between percentiles and standard scores is that ...

[strangeaffliction]

One distinction between percentiles and standard scores is that percentiles
 
  a) express a raw score in terms of how many scored below it, while standard scores express a raw store in terms of the mean and standard deviation.
   b) always have a standard deviation of 10, while standard scores have a standard deviation based on the specific sample used.
   c) have a mean and median of 0, while standard scores have a mean and median of 100.
   d) express the raw score in terms of percent correct, while standard scores compare the raw score to the scores of a sample of examinees.

Question 2

A psychologist is treating a client who abuses his family after having a bad day at the office. According to Freudian theory, this client is displaying a
 
  a) neurotic defense mechanism.
   b) psychotic defense mechanism.
   c) borderline defense mechanism.
   d) obsessive defense mechanism.

[IRincones]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

a

[strangeaffliction]

TYSM

[xiazhe]

Excellent