The Author of an Economics Book Has Trouble Deciding Whether

question 114

Essay

The author of an economics book has trouble deciding whether to use the words ʺheʺ or ʺsheʺ in the bookʹsexamples. To solve the problem, the author flips a coin each time the problem arises. If a head shows, theauthor uses ʺheʺ and if a tail shows, the author uses ʺsheʺ. If this problem occurs 100 times in the book, what isthe probability that ʺsheʺ will be used 58 times?

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Definitions:

Coping

The process of managing taxing circumstances, expending effort to solve life's problems, and seeking to minimize or tolerate stress or conflict.

Physiological Responding

The body's automatic reactions to stimuli, including changes in heart rate, hormone levels, and brain activity.

Maladaptive Methods

Strategies or behaviors that are ineffective or counterproductive in managing situations or meeting needs, often worsening the situation or condition.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical framework describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, comprising stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.