On a Very Hot Summer Day, 5 Percent of the Production

question 107

Multiple Choice

On a very hot summer day, 5 percent of the production employees at Midland States Steel are absent from work. The production employees are to be selected at random for a special in-depth study on absenteeism. What is the probability of selecting 10 production employees at random on a hot summer day and finding that none of them are absent?

• A) 0.002
• B) 0.344
• C) 0.599
• D) 0.100
• E) 0.630

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Definitions:

Sublimation

A psychological mechanism by which impulses or fantasies that society deems unacceptable are converted into actions or behaviors that are considered acceptable.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism in which an individual unconsciously replaces their true feelings perceived as unacceptable with their opposite.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to someone else.

Positive Adjustment

The process of adapting positively to circumstances, challenges, and changes, contributing to mental health and well-being.