Evaluate the Following Generalization(s), Identifying Sample, Population, Attribute of Interest

question 122

Essay

Evaluate the following generalization(s), identifying sample, population, attribute of interest, and the extent to which the claims involved are knowable. Consider carefully the size and diversification of the sample and the extent to which the population differs or may differ from the sample; remember, what's important is that the sample be representative.
NEW YORK (AP)-Women who read "bodice-rippers," a sexy, violent genre of historical romance novel, have sex 74 percent more often than nonreaders, according to a survey by two psychologists from the Emory Medical School in Atlanta, who interviewed 72 middle-class women in Atlanta, an equal number of them housewives, working women, and college students. Women who read the romances reported making love an average of 3.04 times a week, compared to 1.75 for nonreaders.

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Definitions:

Relaxation Exercises

Techniques designed to reduce stress and anxiety, including methods such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and meditation.

Neurogenesis

Generating fresh neuronal cells in the brain.

Social Support

Assistance and comfort received from friends, family, and others, which can be emotional, informational, or practical.

Optimism

The tendency to maintain a hopeful and positive outlook on life and the future, even in the face of adversity.