In a Lower One-Tail Hypothesis Test Situation, the P-Value Is

question 115

Multiple Choice

In a lower one-tail hypothesis test situation, the p-value is determined to be 0.2. If the sample size for this test is 51, the t statistic has a value of

• A)0.849
• B)-0.849
• C)1.299
• D)-1.299

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapy method used to reduce phobic reactions or anxiety towards a particular stimulus by gradually exposing the subject to it while in a relaxed state.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique where a positive stimulus is introduced with the fear-evoking stimulus at the same time, to try to replace the negative response with a positive one.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process by which the likelihood of a behavior is increased or decreased through reinforcement or punishment following the behavior.

Effectiveness Of Therapy

The degree to which a particular therapy or treatment achieves its intended outcome(s) or results in a beneficial change or improvement in symptoms.