Which of the Following Is Not a Causal Explanation That

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a causal explanation that would be consistent with a positive correlation between the number of hours a person sleeps per night and her level of positive mood?

• A) The more sleep a person gets, the better her mood.
• B) People who are happy are less likely to suffer from insomnia.
• C) Stress causes people to sleep less and be in a bad mood.
• D) People who are depressed tend to need more sleep than other people.

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