You Estimate That Your Grade on the Statistics Test Goes

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Essay

You estimate that your grade on the statistics test goes up 3.5 points for every hour that you study. If you did not study at all you would get a 60 on the test but you want to get at least an 88. How many hours ( h ) you need to study? Write the solution as an inequality and as a complete sentence.

Recognize the importance of skepticism and evidence in the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Acknowledge the historical foundations and key figures of psychology, including the establishment of the first psychology laboratory and significant contributors to the field.

Understand the ethical considerations in psychological research, including informed consent and debriefing.

Define and appreciate the value of critical thinking in psychological science and everyday life.

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Definitions:

Compulsion

Repetitive and irrational behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform, often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Repeatedly Washing

Often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this behavior involves the compulsive urge to wash one's hands or objects to alleviate distress or anxiety.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.

Counts Heartbeats

Refers to the process or practice of measuring or tracking the number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically used in health monitoring and fitness contexts.