Andy Hypothesized That the Stress Created During Economic Downturns Would

question 36

Multiple Choice

Andy hypothesized that the stress created during economic downturns would increase the probability of spousal abuse.Stress would be considered the ________ variable,and spousal abuse would be considered the ________ variable.

• A) dependent; independent
• B) key; affected
• C) moderating; dependent
• D) independent; dependent

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Definitions:

Epiglottis

Plate of elastic cartilage covered with mucous membrane; serves as a valve over the glottis of the larynx during swallowing.

Larynx

The voice box; a structure in the throat containing the vocal cords, responsible for producing sound and protecting the airway during swallowing.

Cardiac Sphincter

A muscular valve located between the esophagus and the stomach, preventing acid reflux from the stomach back into the esophagus.

Pyloric Sphincter

Thickening of the circular layer of the gastric musculature encircling the junction between the stomach and duodenum; also called pylorus.