The Weight of an Object Is an Example of

question 7

Multiple Choice

The weight of an object is an example of

• A) a continuous random variable.
• B) a discrete random variable.
• C) either a continuous or a discrete random variable, depending on the nature of the object.
• D) either a continuous or a discrete random variable, depending on the unit of measurement.

Define specific types of depressive disorders and their distinguishing features.

Explain the triggers and physical symptoms of panic attacks.

Know the diagnostic manual and guidelines used in identifying mental illnesses.

Understand the development and characteristics of PTSD and its triggers.

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Definitions:

Frugal

Characterized by thriftiness and economical use of resources, avoiding waste and unnecessary expense.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of stimulation required to produce a sensory experience or for a stimulus to be detected 50% of the time.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum amount by which stimulus intensity must be changed in order to produce a noticeable variation in sensory experience.

Action Potentials

Quick electrical impulses that travel down the axon of a neuron, triggering the release of neurotransmitters at synapses.