Assume When a Coin Is Tossed the Observance of a Head

question 43

Multiple Choice

Assume when a coin is tossed the observance of a head rewards you with a dollar and the observance of a tail costs you fifty cents. How much would you expect to gain after 20 tosses?

• A) $5.00
• B) $7.50
• C) $10.00
• D)$15.00

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Definitions:

Motivation

The psychological processes that arouse and direct goal-directed behavior.

Selective Perception

The cognitive process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability of an organism or individual to differentiate between different stimuli, often used in the context of learning and behavior modification.

Selective Retention

The process by which individuals remember information in a way that selectively retains what is significant or aligns with their beliefs.