An Exit Poll During a Recent Election Revealed That 52

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Essay

An exit poll during a recent election revealed that 52% of those voting were women and 48% were men. The results also showed that 70% of the women voting favored Democratic candidates while only 40% of the men favored Democratic candidates. These poll results may be summarized as follows: $$\begin{array} { l l } P ( \text { woman } ) = .52 & P ( \text { man } ) = .48 \\P ( \text { favored Democrats | woman } ) = .70 & P ( \text { favored Democrats } \mid \text { man } ) = .40\end{array}$$ a. Find P(woman and favored Democrats). b. Find P(man and favored Democrats). c. Find P(favored Democrats). d. Find P(woman | favored Democrats). e. Find P(man | favored Democrats).

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way to explore the unconscious.

Psychodynamic

A psychological theory or approach that examines the unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior.

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities below the level of conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, a fundamental concept in psychoanalytic theory.

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach aiming to explore the psychological forces underlying emotional issues, focusing on unresolved conflicts and influences from the past.