Harry Was Told That He Had to Pay $50 for Filing

question 38

True/False

Harry was told that he had to pay $50 for filing his claim in small claims court. He did. If the fee is really $40, he cannot recover the $10 because it is a unilateral mistake of fact.

Understand the significance and application of Bayes' Law in revising probabilities based on new information.

Calculate probabilities of specific outcomes in given scenarios, such as test passing rates across different locations.

Recognize and correct misconceptions regarding probability and Bayes' Law.

Understand the basic concept and application of Bayes' Law.

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Definitions:

Thorndike

An American psychologist known for his work in comparative psychology and the theory of connectionism, emphasizing the role of rewards and punishments in learning.

Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, either through positive or negative means.

Law of Effect

A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Tone

The quality or character of sound.