If a Person Is Using a Very Strict Criterion for a Signal

question 4

Multiple Choice

If a person is using a very strict criterion for a signal detection task, the false alarm rate will be _____, and the miss rate will be _____.

• A) high; high
• B) high; low
• C) low; high
• D) low; low

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Definitions:

Acidic

Pertaining to substances that have a pH less than 7, and are capable of donating a proton or hydrogen ion in a chemical reaction.

Strong Acids

Acids that completely ionize in solution, yielding a high concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) and demonstrating a strong ability to donate protons.

Strong Acid

An acid that completely dissociates in water, releasing a high concentration of hydrogen ions and exhibiting a low pH.

Formic Acid

A colorless, pungent liquid with the formula HCOOH, used in various chemical manufacturing processes and as a preservative.