The famous "bell-shaped curve" that usually results when test scores are plotted against number of students is an example of what type of selection?
A) disruptive
B) stabilizing
C) divergent
D) variable
E) directional

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The famous "bell-shaped curve" is an example of stabilizing selection, because it favors individuals with average trait values and reduces the extremes of a trait. In this case, the test scores of the majority of students are clustered around the average, with fewer students scoring very low or very high.

The Famous "Bell-Shaped Curve" That Usually Results When Test Scores