A Test to Measure Psychotic Tendencies Was Given to a Group

question 57

Multiple Choice

A test to measure psychotic tendencies was given to a group of 1,000 potential air force cadets who wished to work in nuclear silos. Any cadet who scored at or over 64 would be eliminated. The mean of the test was 52 and the standard deviation was 12. Of the following scores, which is the highest z-score someone could receive and still be accepted to work in the silos?

• A) 0
• B) 1.5
• C) 2
• D) 2.5
• E) 3

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Definitions:

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in game theory where one participant's gain or loss is exactly balanced by the losses or gains of the other participants.

Exploitation

Utilizing resources or people in an unfair or unethical manner for one's own benefit, often underpaying or overworking them.

Barter

A system of exchange where participants in a transaction directly exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using a medium of exchange, such as money.

Benevolence

the inclination to perform kind, charitable acts towards others without expecting anything in return.