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The Weight of Sacks of Potatoes Is Normally Distributed with a Mean

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The weight of sacks of potatoes is normally distributed with a mean of 20 pounds and a standard deviation of 2 pounds. The weight of sacks of onions is also normally distributed with a mean of 20 pounds and a standard deviation of 0.50 pounds. Based on this information, which product will yield the highest probability of getting a very heavy sack?


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Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that inherently and instinctively elicits a reaction without needing any learned behavior.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, innate reaction to a stimulus without prior learning or conditioning.

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