Which Pair of Events Is NOT Independent

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which pair of events is NOT independent?

• A)You forget your umbrella;it rains.
• B)There is a heat wave;demand for ice increases.
• C)You didn't study last night;there is a quiz in your economics class.
• D)You don't clean your apartment;you have unexpected company.

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Definitions:

Medulla

Part of the brainstem involved in regulating vital body functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is involved in regulating wakefulness and sleep cycles.

EEG Recording

A technique that records the electrical activity of the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp.

Alpha Rhythm

A pattern of regular pulses, between 8 and 12 per second, visible in the EEG of a person who is relaxed but awake and typically has her eyes closed.