Which of the Following Statements About Human Behavior Is Best

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about human behavior is best tested using a correlational research design?

• A) People who drink alcohol more frequently are also less likely to practice safe sex.
• B) A decrease in daily temperature can cause a decrease in mood.
• C) Children frequently talk to themselves even when they are playing with other children.
• D) Good grades are caused by sitting in front of the class.

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Definitions:

Body Fluid

Liquids originating from inside the bodies of living organisms, which include substances like blood, urine, and lymph, playing essential roles in their physiology.

Respiratory Acidosis

A medical condition wherein the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide the body produces, leading to a disturbed acid-base balance.

Arterial Blood Gases

A test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the arterial blood to assess lung function and how well gases are being exchanged in the body.

Metabolic Acidosis

A medical condition characterized by an increase in acidity in the blood and body tissues, often due to kidney disease, diabetes, or poisoning.