As the Population Standard Deviation Increases

question 14

Multiple Choice

As the population standard deviation increases

• A) sampling error decreases.
• B) sample mean decreases.
• C) standard error increases.
• D) population mean increases.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted, persistent thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels driven to perform.

Exposure and Response Prevention

A behavioral therapy technique often used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, involving exposure to the source of fear and refraining from the compulsive behavior that typically follows.

Compulsions

Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts driven by anxiety or stress, often seen in disorders like OCD.

Feared Stimulus

A specific object, situation, or activity that evokes an intense fear response in an individual.