In Order to Be Accepted into a Certain Top University

question 60

Multiple Choice

In order to be accepted into a certain top university, applicants must score within the top 5% on the SAT exam. Given that the exam has a mean of 1000 and a standard deviation of 200, what is the lowest possible score a student needs to qualify for acceptance into the university?

• A) 1400
• B) 1330
• C) 1250
• D) 1100

Comprehend the role of guided participation and scaffolding in a child's learning process.

Recognize the emotional and cognitive functions of different brain regions during early childhood.

Identify behavioral patterns such as impulsiveness and perseveration in early childhood.

Grasp Piaget's theory of child cognitive development, including concepts such as egocentrism and centration.

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio

A type of reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective for maintaining behavior.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Variable-Interval

In the context of operant conditioning, a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Instrumental Learning

A type of learning where a behavior is strengthened or weakened, depending on the behavior's consequences, also known as operant conditioning.