A Recent Analysis of the Number of Rainy Days Per

question 5

Multiple Choice

A recent analysis of the number of rainy days per month found the following outcomes and probabilities: The standard deviation of this distribution is ___.

• A) .800
• B) .894
• C) .400
• D) 4.00
• E) .457

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to explain negative events as permanent, personal, and pervasive, which is linked to higher risk of depression.

Social Rejection

The experience of being excluded or dismissed by individuals or a group, which can lead to feelings of loneliness, sadness, or low self-esteem.

Chronic Depression

A prolonged state of depression, also known as dysthymia or persistent depressive disorder, characterized by a persistent low mood and other symptoms lasting for two years or more.

Compulsive Fretting

An uncontrollable and persistent worry about minor or major concerns often leading to stress and anxiety.