Several Recent Studies Have Found That Moderate Drinkers of Alcohol

question 45

Multiple Choice

Several recent studies have found that moderate drinkers of alcohol have lowered levels of heart disease risk than non-drinkers. It has been hypothesized that moderate drinking may reduce stress which in turn may lead to a reduction in the risk of heart disease. In this example lowered stress levels would be considered an) _______ variable.

• A) independent
• B) dependent
• C) extraneous
• D) mediating

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