A Student Surveyed a Simple Random Sample of Students at Her

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Essay

A student surveyed a simple random sample of students at her college. Is this sample likely to be representative of all students at her college? Of all adults in the United States?
Explain.

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Definitions:

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process in which an individual assesses the significance of a situation or event as stressful, beneficial, or irrelevant.

Secondary Appraisal

The cognitive process involved in evaluating the possible ways to cope with a potential stressor or threat, following the initial recognition of the stressor (primary appraisal).

Stimulus-Response Transaction

The process in which a stimulus leads to a response, emphasizing the interaction between a stimulus and an individual's response.

Physiological Arousal

The physical state of being activated or stimulated, resulting in heightened physical functions and a state of readiness.