In the Signal-Detection Method,if a Subject Fails to Detects a Stimulus

question 72

Multiple Choice

In the signal-detection method,if a subject fails to detects a stimulus when a stimulus is actually present,this would be a

• A) hit.
• B) miss.
• C) false alarm.
• D) correct rejection.

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Definitions:

Backcountry Farmers

Agriculturalists living in rural, often remote areas of the country, historically known for their self-reliance and small-scale farming.

Subsistence Agriculture

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Agricultural Diversification

The practice of growing a variety of crops or engaging in different agricultural activities to reduce risk and increase sustainability in farming.

Crop-Lien System

A credit system widely used in the Southern United States after the Civil War, where farmers used their crops as collateral for loans, leading to cycles of debt and poverty.