The Relationship Between the Alpha Level and the Confidence Level

question 45

Multiple Choice

The relationship between the alpha level and the confidence level is such that

• A) the lower the alpha, the higher the confidence level
• B) the lower the alpha, the lower the confidence level
• C) they are not related until the confidence level reaches .95
• D) none of these, since they are not related at all

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Definitions:

Primary A1 Component

The initial segment of the auditory cortex that processes basic auditory information.

Sometimes-Opponent-Process Theory

A theory suggesting emotional reactions are followed by opposite emotional states; initially applied to psychological explanations of drug addiction.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Unconditioned Responses

Automatic, reflexive reactions to specific stimuli that are not learned, such as jerking your hand away from a hot surface.