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

Recognize examples of conditioned taste aversion and biological preparedness.

Identify and explain the phenomenon of insight learning.

Understand the process and application of extinction in operant conditioning.

Differentiate between stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination in classical conditioning.

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