Megathread Math equation mega Thread

[Matty Matty]

Post a random equation I'm studying for a Exam and need to lock my brain as it's FRIED

 

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(a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2

 

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slope method: x2 - x1/y1 - y2

 

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e = mc^2

 

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Psychologists use the following as a formula for anxiety:

Anxiety Intensity = (Perceived Threat)(Perceived Probability) / (Perceived Coping Ability)(Perceived Rescue Factors)

 

[God]

Psychologists use the following as a formula for anxiety:

Anxiety Intensity = (Perceived Threat)(Perceived Probability) / (Perceived Coping Ability)(Perceived Rescue Factors)

what does probability refer to here? the probability of the threat affecting you?

 

[The WifeThe Wife is verified member.]

what does probability refer to here? the probability of the threat affecting you?

Correct. Either it directly impacting you or occurring.

Hitting a car learning to parallel park = Low threat but high probability
Commercial plane crashing = high threat but low probability

 

[God]

Correct. Either it directly impacting you or occurring.

Hitting a car learning to parallel park = Low threat but high probability
Commercial plane crashing = high threat but low probability

The equation basically proves that being delusional is the best way to live your life. If you genuinely believe you can overcome everything (maxing your 'cope' factor) then both perceived threat and probability basically cease to exist, therefore anxiety does aswell.

 

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Psychologists use the following as a formula for anxiety:

Anxiety Intensity = (Perceived Threat)(Perceived Probability) / (Perceived Coping Ability)(Perceived Rescue Factors)

 

[The WifeThe Wife is verified member.]

The equation basically proves that being delusional is the best way to live your life. If you genuinely believe you can overcome everything (maxing your 'cope' factor) then both perceived threat and probability basically cease to exist, therefore anxiety does aswell.

To a very strong extent. Anxiety and fear are very important biological functions. We needed something internal to tell us to be cautious of neighboring tribes. But anxiety in general in the modern industrial world is often related to much smaller scale consequences. Our fears now are about saying something embarrassing and getting laughed at, not mauled by a bear