Suppose You Want to Know How Many Times Per Month

question 23

Multiple Choice

Suppose you want to know how many times per month people of Portland go shopping. You interviewed fifty women from Portland selected randomly. Is the sample likely to be representative of the population of interest?

• A)No, since sample size too small.
• B)Yes, since every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected into the sample.
• C)No, since you did not interview people from other cities.
• D)Yes, since only women go shopping.
• E)No, since not every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected into the sample.

Understand the critical periods in development and their importance in psychological development.

Understand various defense mechanisms and their role in coping with stress.

Recognize the concept and implications of presenteeism in the workplace.

Identify the benefits and impacts of mindfulness on stress, sensitivity to stressors, and recovery from burnout.

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Definitions:

Heritability Estimates

Statistical measures that indicate what proportion of variance in a trait among individuals in a population can be attributed to genetic differences.

Racial Differences

Variations or disparities among races in aspects such as physical characteristics, culture, history, and social experiences.

IQ

An abbreviation for Intelligence Quotient, a measure of a person's cognitive abilities in relation to their age group.

Environmental Factors

Elements in the external surroundings that can influence an organism's growth, development, and survival.