A Random Sample of a Large Group of People Is

question 145

Multiple Choice

A random sample of a large group of people is one in which

• A) the number of people included in the sample is determined by chance.
• B) every person in the large group has an equal chance of being included in the sample.
• C) personality differences among those in the sample are practically nonexistent.
• D) all of these situations are true.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, responsible for instinct and mood, controlling the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Addictive Disorders

A range of psychological conditions characterized by a compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.

Medulla

An area of the brainstem that controls vital autonomic functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Thalamus

A vital brain structure acting as a relay station, channeling sensory and motor signals to and from the cerebral cortex.