The Mean Number of Hours Worked for the 30 Males

question 97

Multiple Choice

The mean number of hours worked for the 30 males was 6, and for the 20 females was 9. The overall mean number of hours worked…

• A) is 6.5
• B) cannot be determined
• C) is 7.2
• D) none of these
• E) is 7.5

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Definitions:

Extinction

Extinction refers to the process in conditioning where the occurrence of a conditioned response decreases or disappears when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Acquisition

The process of learning or obtaining new information or skills.

Spontaneous Recovery

Refers to the sudden reappearance of a previously extinguished response in the absence of further conditioning.

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