In a Study by Peterson,Haynes,and Olson (2008),smokers Were Asked to Create

question 53

Multiple Choice

In a study by Peterson,Haynes,and Olson (2008) ,smokers were asked to create an anti-smoking video to be shown to high school students,invoking dissonance in the smokers.To alleviate this dissonance,participants with ____ were more likely to actually intend to quit smoking.

• A)fewer years of smoking
• B)fewer health problems
• C)low self-esteem
• D)high self-esteem

Understand the concepts of Type I and Type II errors and how changing levels of significance (α) and sample sizes (n) affect these errors.

Understand the definition, calculation, and interpretation of a test's power and its relationship to Type II errors.

Demonstrate the ability to calculate and interpret confidence intervals in the context of hypothesis testing.

Understand the relationship between sample size, significance level, and the power of a test.

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Definitions:

Mainstream Economic Models

Widely accepted theoretical frameworks used to analyze and predict economic phenomena, typically based on assumptions of rational behavior and market equilibrium.

Decision Making

The process of identifying and choosing alternatives based on the values, preferences, and beliefs of the decision-maker.

Time Inconsistent Manner

Decision-making behavior that varies over time, often in a way that contradicts earlier plans or intentions due to a change in the decision-maker’s preferences.

Smoking Cessation Tools

Products or methods used to help individuals quit smoking, such as nicotine patches, gum, or electronic cigarettes.