DrLang Is Conducting a Study of When and Why Adults

question 4

Multiple Choice

Dr.Lang is conducting a study of when and why adults eat candy.She studied Annette Laureau's Unequal Childhoods and sees that her study will have similar methodological challenges.Accordingly,Dr.Lang decides to use observation instead of interviews because

• A)habits are so ingrained that it is difficult for people to describe or explain them.
• B)people knowingly lie about topics like parenting or eating,so their bad habits won't be known.
• C)people want to please the researcher,so they say what they think the researcher wants them to hear.
• D)social media is so pervasive,people tend to repeat what they see and hear in the media,rather than reporting their actual experiences.

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Definitions:

Vagus Nerve

The tenth cranial nerve, which innervates the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, thereby playing a significant role in controlling heart rate, gastrointestinal motility, and respiratory rate.

Parasympathetic Impulses

Nerve signals transmitted through the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system, generally working to conserve energy and restore the body to a state of calm.

Thoracic

Pertaining to the chest region, encompassing the area between the neck and abdomen and containing organs such as the heart and lungs.

Muscarinic Receptors

A type of acetylcholine receptor found on the surface of certain cells, playing important roles in the nervous system and other body systems.