When the Following Hypotheses Are Being Tested at a Level

question 89

Multiple Choice

When the following hypotheses are being tested at a level of significance of α ​
H₀: μ 500
H_a: μ < 500
​
The null hypothesis will be rejected, if the p-value is

• A) α.
• B) > α.
• C) = α/2.
• D) 1 - α/2.

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Definitions:

Avoidance Behaviors

Actions taken to prevent or evade experiencing uncomfortable or distressing thoughts, feelings, or situations.

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or loss of interest.

Behavioral Activation

A therapy approach focusing on engaging individuals in positively reinforcing activities to combat depression and increase their quality of life.

Counterconditioning Technique

A behavioral therapy method where a maladaptive response to a stimulus is replaced with a more adaptive response, often utilized in phobia treatment.