If Two Events Are Collectively Exhaustive, What Is the Probability

question 121

Multiple Choice

If two events are collectively exhaustive, what is the probability that one or the other occurs?

• A) 0
• B) 0.50
• C) 1.00
• D) cannot be determined from the information given

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Definitions:

Substitution

Substitution in behavior refers to the process of replacing one activity or stimulus with another, often seen in coping strategies.

Cognitive Development

The development of cognitive processes such as memory, problem-solving abilities, and making decisions, starting in childhood and progressing through teenage years into adult life.

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in developmental psychology and his theory of cognitive development in children.

Thought Processes

The mental operations that allow individuals to perceive, understand, remember, and think about information.