When observing a continuous variable, you can calculate the probability that an event falls in a certain interval; and when observing a discrete variable, you can calculate the probability of a specific outcome

What term might a cognitive psychologist use to describe the formula for calculating the square yards of carpet needed to cover the bedroom floor?

a) concept b) heuristic c) algorithm d) rule of thumb

At age nine, Rachel was cut from the school soccer team. After the initial disappointment, she joined the Girl Scouts, which she really enjoyed. Now, as an adult, when she does not get into graduate school, rather than responding with depression, Rachel finds a job in her field that she enjoys, and will apply to graduate school at a later time. This is an example of __________.

A. a necessary and sufficient cause B. the diathesis-stress theory C. the interactive model of the diathesis-stress theory D. the steeling or inoculation effect of some stressful experiences