When a trait is normally distributed,most scores fall ____ the center of the distribution and the number of scores ____ the center of the distribution.
A) near; gradually decreases away from
B) away from; gradually decreases nearer
C) near; gradually increases away from
D) away from; gradually increases nearer

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When a trait is normally distributed, most scores fall near the center of the distribution, which is the mean score. The number of scores gradually decreases away from the center, following the shape of the bell curve. This means that there are fewer scores at the extreme ends or tails of the distribution compared to the middle range of scores around the mean.

When a Trait Is Normally Distributed,most Scores Fall ____ the Center