Who Is at Highest Risk for High Blood Pressure

question 13

Multiple Choice

Who is at highest risk for high blood pressure?

• A) Marianne, an African American woman who has a strong social support system
• B) Peter, a white male who has been involved in the civil rights movement since he was a child
• C) Damon, an African American male who has experienced and accepted discrimination since he was a child
• D) Diana, a white female who has been aware of the lower status of women in our culture since she was a child

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Definitions:

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the size and direction of a relationship between two or more variables.

Constant

A fixed value that does not change in mathematical equations or scientific experiments, providing stability to formulas and analyses.

Sample

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Biological Perspective

An approach in psychology focusing on the understanding of human behavior from a biological standpoint, examining genetic, neurological, and physiological processes.