Dr Garcia Really Likes Twinkies

question 110

Multiple Choice

Dr. Garcia really likes Twinkies. Her students often see her eating them for breakfast, lunch, and snack. Garcia gives her students a survey to determine whether they prefer Twinkies or Ho Hos. Although most students prefer Ho Hos, most report liking Twinkies better. The students' responses demonstrate a/an

• A) placebo effect.
• B) social desirability bias.
• C) independent variable.
• D) junk food effect.

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Definitions:

Spinal Nerves

Bundles of nerve fibers that connect the spinal cord to various parts of the body, facilitating communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain, facilitating communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

Medulla Oblongata

The medulla oblongata is a part of the brainstem that controls vital bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Cerebral Aqueduct

A narrow channel within the brain that connects the third and fourth ventricles, allowing for the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.