Which Patient Is Most at Risk for Increased Peristalsis

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which patient is most at risk for increased peristalsis?

• A) A 5-year-old child who ignores the urge to defecate owing to embarrassment
• B) A 21-year-old patient with three final examinations on the same day
• C) A 40-year-old woman with major depressive disorder
• D) An 80-year-old man in an assisted-living environment

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Definitions:

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied beyond the specific conditions of the study.

Experimental Settings

Environments or arrangements in which experimental research is conducted, designed to isolate and control variables affecting the outcome of the study.

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized or applied to contexts outside the original research setting.

Validity of an Experiment

This refers to the extent to which the results of an experiment accurately reflect the reality or truth of the situation being studied.