Question

1. For each of the scenarios below construct a decision chart (correct and incorrect decisions) similar to Table 5-3 in the textbook, but be sure to explain what each decision means in terms of your scenario descriptions. In other words, you need to provide me more than simply Type I or Type II error in each cell of the matrix – spell it out in words – at least a sentence or two.

a. A study working with premature infants to determine if they are delayed in recognizing voices.

b. A study to determine if turning on both muscle producing genes in mice increases the strength of the mice.

c. A political study focusing on the effect of credibility on the interpretation of proposed promises.

d. A study addressing whether increased emotionality increases the risk of developing false memories.

Answer 1

Option A

Explanation:-

was a male sales associate at Hollister, hired in December 2018. Since approximately

March of 2019, Aaron regularly assisted Cedric, a male customer who sought out Aaron each

time he was in the store. Whenever Cedric was near Aaron, he always managed to place his

hands on him in ways that made Aaron feel very uncomfortable, and Cedric also regularly made

highly suggestive comments to Aaron about his physique. Cedric never made similar comments

to any of the female sales associates. Aaron never told Cedric how he felt about what he

considered to be Cedric’s inappropriate touching and comments. Nevertheless, Aaron began to

feel increasingly anxious when he was at work, and especially when Cedric was in the

store. Aaron even missed work occasionally due to his increasing anxiety. In July 2019, Aaron

confided in the new store manager, Sophie, about what had been happening and how much he