A Random Sample of 15 Families Representing Three Social Classes

question 18

Essay

A random sample of 15 families representing three social classes has been observed for the frequency with which the parents administer physical punishment to the children over a period of a week.Are the differences significant? Use the five step model as a guide and write a sentence or two of interpretation for your results.
$\begin{array} { | l | l | l |} \hline \text { Warking } & \text { Middele } & \text { upger } \\\hline \text { Class } & \text { Clars } & \text { Class } \\\hline & & \\\hline 10 & 11 & 7 \\\hline 9 & 10 & 5 \\\hline 4 & 5 & 2 \\\hline 2 & 2 & 0 \\\hline 1 & 0 & 0 \\\hline\end{array}$

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Definitions:

Valence

The intrinsic attractiveness/good-ness or averseness/bad-ness of an event, object, or situation.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake, aware, and alert, often associated with responses to stimuli.

Subjective and Personal

pertains to experiences, perceptions, or judgments that are based on individual feelings, tastes, or opinions, rather than external facts.

Excitement

A state of heightened arousal and enthusiasm, often triggered by anticipation or the experience of something novel or challenging.