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question 6

Essay

A payoff table is shown below. $\begin{array} { ccc }&\text { Alternative }\\\text { State of Nature }& a_{1} & a_{2} & a_{3}\\s_{1} & 21 & 8 & -3 \\s_{2} & 12 & 12 & 7 \\s_{3} & -15 & 9 & 13\end{array}$
The following prior probabilities are assigned to the states of nature:
P( $S _ { 1 }$ ) = 0.2, P( $S _ { 2 }$ ) = 0.7, P( $S _ { 3 }$ ) = 0.1.
a. Determine the EMV decision.
b. Set up the opportunity loss table.
c. Determine the EOL decision.
d. What is the expected payoff with perfect information?
e. What is the expected value of perfect information?

Differentiate between cognitive restructuring in CBT and cognitive distancing in ACT.

Describe the role of acceptance, mindfulness, and commitment in enhancing therapy outcomes.

Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development and foundational figures of DBT and ACT.

Understand the concept of experiential avoidance and its role in psychopathology according to ACT.

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