In a Survey, Americans Were Asked How Well Informed They

question 6

Multiple Choice

In a survey, Americans were asked how well informed they are about new scientific discoveries. The results are shown in the pie graph below. If two people from the survey are chosen at random, what is the probability that neither person feels very informed about scientific discoveries? Round to the nearest ten-thousandth.

• A)0.3864
• B)0.7921
• C)0.8464
• D)0.6853
• E)0.7084

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Definitions:

Belongingness Need

A fundamental human motivation to be an accepted member of a group, whether it's friends, family, or within a larger community.

Ventromedial Nucleus

A region of the hypothalamus involved in regulating hunger and satiety, playing a crucial role in energy homeostasis and metabolism.

Aversion to Food

A strong dislike or disinclination toward certain foods, which can be psychological or physiological in origin.

Uncontrollably

Acting or occurring without being able to be controlled or restrained, often used to describe emotions or physical responses.