A Researcher Hypothesized That People Who Show More Helping Behavior

question 30

Multiple Choice

A researcher hypothesized that people who show more helping behavior do this because they are more helpful than less helpful people. This hypothesis is BEST described as:

• A) adequate because it compares at least two different conditions.
• B) good because it compares conditions and has an independent variable and a dependent variable.
• C) not very good because it seems to involve circular reasoning.
• D) not very good because it seems to involve reasoning from ignorance.

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Definitions:

Great Vessels

The major arteries and veins connected directly to the heart, responsible for transporting blood to and from the body's organs.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid and aortic bodies that detect changes in the chemical composition of blood, including oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.

Oxygen Levels

The concentration of oxygen in a particular environment, often measured in terms of partial pressure or saturation.

Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, important for maintaining blood flow through the body.