Assume That a Sample Is Used to Estimate a Population

question 64

Multiple Choice

Assume that a sample is used to estimate a population proportion p. Find the margin of error E that corresponds to the
given statistics and confidence level. Round the margin of error to four decimal places.
-In a random sample of 192 college students, 129 had part-time jobs. Find the margin of error for the 95% confidence interval used to estimate the population proportion.

• A) 0.0664
• B) 0.0598
• C) 0.00225
• D) 0.116

Distinguish between different stress theories and their founders, including general adaptation syndrome and the fight-or-flight response.

Understand the importance of subjective assessments (cognitive appraisals) in the experience of stress.

Discuss the impact of stress on health and the correlation between stress levels and health outcomes.

Examine gender and cultural differences in the perception and impact of stressors.

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method of teaching new behaviors by rewarding closer and closer approximations of the desired behavior until the target behavior is achieved.

Operant Conditioning

A conditioning technique that aims to modify behavior magnitude by employing reinforcement strategies or punishment tactics.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it very resistant to extinction.