Camila Is Nervous About an Upcoming Exam and Is Consuming

question 94

Multiple Choice

Camila is nervous about an upcoming exam and is consuming large quantities of pasta.But,she is surprised by how much of this starchy,carbohydrate-laden food she is eating.What can you tell her that will explain her eating behavior?

• A) Carbohydrates increase levels of GABA,which can help you sleep.
• B) Carbohydrates help increase levels of serotonin,which can have calming effects.
• C) Carbohydrates help increase levels of glutamate,which can have calming effects.
• D) Carbohydrates help increase levels of norepinephrine,which can have calming effects.

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Definitions:

Experiment

A research method used to test hypotheses and establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables, through controlled conditions and manipulation of one or more variables.

Temporal Sequence

The chronological order in which events or actions occur, emphasizing the importance of timing in understanding cause and effect.

External Validity

The judgment that a research finding can be generalized to other people, in other settings, at other times.

Independent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable that is manipulated or changed to examine its effect on a dependent variable.