Suppose This Diagram Illustrates the Number of Women and Democrats

question 103

Essay

Suppose this diagram illustrates the number of women and Democrats in the U.S. Senate. We can see that 18 of the senators are women and 42 of the senators are democrats. since there are
100 senators this means that the probability of a senator being a woman is 0.18 and the probability
of a senator being a democrat is 0.42. If we try to use the addition rule, we'd conclude that the
probability of a senator being a woman or a Democrat is 0.18 + 0.42 = 0.6. Explain why using our
addition rule doesn't work here.

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Definitions:

B. F. Skinner

An American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the theory of operant conditioning, focusing on the effects of consequences on behavior.

Behaviourists

Psychologists who focus on objectively observable behaviors and discount mental processes as valid units of psychological study.

Environmental Factors

Elements external to an individual, such as social, cultural, economic, and physical conditions, that influence one's development, behavior, and well-being.

Internal Mental Events

Processes that occur within the mind, such as thought, perception, and emotion, that are not observable by others.