Suppose a Friend Asks for a Loan of $100, Which

question 82

Multiple Choice

Suppose a friend asks for a loan of $100, which you refuse. He then asks for a loan of $25. What is the likely outcome?

• A) You are more likely to refuse the second request than if you had not been asked for the first.
• B) You are more likely to grant the second request than if you had not been asked for the first.
• C) There will be no effect of the first request on the probability of your granting the second.
• D) The first and second requests will yield the same probability of acceptance or refusal.

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Definitions:

Falling Asleep

The transition from wakefulness to sleep, marked by a decrease in bodily movement, responsiveness to external stimuli, and eventual entry into the sleep cycle.

Remaining Asleep

The state or condition of continuing to be asleep after initially falling asleep, often considered in the context of sleep quality and disorders.

Delta Waves

Brain waves that are most prominent during deep sleep and are characterized by their slow frequency.

Stage 4 Sleep

Stage 4 Sleep, also known as delta sleep or deep sleep, is a stage of sleep characterized by slow brainwaves and minimal body activity, where restorative and growth processes occur.