How might a security guard who looks at X-rays in order to decide whether packages should be searched be likely to change their criterion for signal detection if they wanted to find as many threats as possible?
A. They would be more likely to search packages, to reduce the number of misses.
B. They would be more likely to search packages, to reduce the number of false alarms.
C. They would be less likely to search packages, to reduce the number of false alarms.
D. They would be less likely to search packages, to increase the number of hits.
Answer: A
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a. serviceable associated habits b. direct action c. antithesis d. balanced emotions
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?