A Bag of Candy Was Opened and the Number of Pieces

question 265

Multiple Choice

A bag of candy was opened and the number of pieces was counted. The results are shown in the table below: $$\begin{array} { l | c } \text { Color } & \text { Number } \\\hline \text { Red } & 25 \\\text { Brown } & 20 \\\text { Green } & 20 \\\text { Blue } & 15 \\\text { Yellow } & 10 \\\text { Orange } & 10\end{array}$$ Find the probability that a randomly selected piece is either yellow or orange in color.

• A)10
• B)0.10
• C)20
• D)0.20

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An instructive method involving the repeated pairing of two stimuli; a response, initially elicited by the second stimulus, is in time elicited by the first stimulus independently.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning where behavior alteration occurs through the application of incentives or consequences.

Associate

To connect or link in one's mind, often referring to the process of forming mental connections between ideas, objects, or experiences.

Law Of Effect

A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.