Which of the Following Is Not a Risk Factor for Developing

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing hypertension?

• A) Obesity
• B) Smoking
• C) Sleep apnea
• D) Alcohol consumption

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The suspicion a member of a group holds that he or she will be judged based on a common stereotype of the group.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to focus on information relevant to a belief and ignoring or downplaying information that is inconsistent with that belief.

Anchoring and Adjustment

A cognitive bias where individuals rely too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions, with adjustments made too conservatively.

Representativeness

A cognitive heuristic where an individual judges the probability or frequency of an event by how much the event resembles the typical case.