Drivers Arrive at a Toll Booth at a Rate of 3

question 7

Multiple Choice

Drivers arrive at a toll booth at a rate of 3 per minute during peak traffic periods.The time between consecutive driver arrivals follows an exponential distribution.What is the probability that it will take less than 1/2 of a minute between consecutive drivers?

• A)0.167
• B)0.223
• C)0.777
• D)0.5

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Definitions:

Tone Light Shock

Represents a common experimental setup in classical conditioning studies where a tone and a light serve as conditioned stimuli, and a shock acts as an unconditioned stimulus.

Stimulus-Substitution Theory

A theory in classical conditioning that proposes the conditioned stimulus substitutes for the unconditioned stimulus, eliciting a similar response.

Pavlov

Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly involving the salivary response of dogs.

Sometimes-Opponent-Process Theory

A theory suggesting that emotional and behavioral reactions adjust to opposite states from those initially induced by a stimulus over time.