A Family Has 5 Children

question 6

Multiple Choice

A family has 5 children. If the probability that each child is a girl is 0.5, what is the probability that 4 of the children are girls? Round your answer to six decimal places. ​

• A)Pr(4 Girls) = 0.078125
• B)Pr(4 Girls) = 0.039063
• C)Pr(4 Girls) = 0.156250
• D)Pr(4 Girls) = 0.062500
• E)Pr(4 Girls) = 0.125000

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Definitions:

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology that proposes objects are viewed holistically, emphasizing the whole of anything is greater than its parts.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people or objects, often influencing relationships and interactions.

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Gestalt Psychology

A psychological approach that emphasizes the perception of whole objects rather than the individual elements.