The Local Amusement Park Was Interested in the Average Wait

question 148

Multiple Choice

The local amusement park was interested in the average wait time at their most popular roller coaster at the peak park time (2 p.m.) . They selected 13 patrons and had them get in line between 2 and 3 p.m. Each was given a stop watch to record the time they spent in line. The times recorded were as follows (in minutes)
118, 124, 108, 116, 99, 120, 148, 118, 119, 121, 45, 130, 118

-What are the outer fences?

• A)96.25,138.25
• B)101.00,136.00
• C)127.75,138.25
• D)143.50,154.00
• E)15.75,31.50

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body has to prolonged stress, as identified by Hans Selye.

Exhaustion Stage

is the final phase of the stress response, where the body runs out of energy for fighting stress and can lead to significant health issues.

Alarm Reaction Stage

The initial stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, involving the body's immediate reaction to stress, including the release of stress hormones.

Formal Operational Stage

Piaget’s fourth stage, characterized by abstract logical thought and deduction from principles.