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student77 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Devinder is a participant in a research study. She is asked to look at a series of images of black dots scattered in a random order and then identify which images contain at least one gray dot. She ends up greatly underestimating the number of gray dot images, illustrating a high number of ____.

a. cautious picks
b. false alarms
c. defeats
d. misses

Question 2

Which scenario is likely to result in many hits and a high rate of false alarms?

a. Siobhan wants to lose weight, so she decides to alternate between several exercise routines each morning: aerobics, yoga, and weight training.
b. Derek would like to complete his bachelors degree in 3 years, so he takes extra courses during his summer breaks.
c. Willow is eager to find a summer internship, so she sends her resume to every local business looking for an intern.
d. Carlton is applying to several colleges, and at the last minute, he decides to withdrawal his applications from his safety schools.