Which of the Following Factors Does Not Seem to Influence

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does not seem to influence our need for sleep?

• A) the amount of stress we experience
• B) genetics
• C) increases in mental and physical effort
• D) our occupation

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Definitions:

Case Studies

In-depth analyses or investigations of particular instances or examples, often used to illustrate a specific point or to explore a phenomenon in detail.

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied to other settings, populations, or times.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a study is able to produce evidence that its results are caused by the variables it is testing, free from external influence.

Correlational Method

A statistical technique used to determine the degree to which two variables are related without inferring a cause-and-effect relationship.