The distribution of intelligence test scores in the general population forms a bell-shaped pattern.This pattern is called
A) a standardization sample.
B) a reliability coefficient.
C) factor analysis.
D) a normal curve.

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The bell-shaped pattern described in the question is a characteristic of a normal distribution, also known as a normal curve. Option A refers to a group of individuals used to establish norms, option B refers to a measure of consistency, and option C refers to a statistical technique used to identify underlying factors in data. Therefore, the answer is D - a normal curve.

The Distribution of Intelligence Test Scores in the General Population