Most People Would Agree That Anxiety Can Lead to Sleep

question 169

Multiple Choice

Most people would agree that anxiety can lead to sleep loss. However, Dr. Jenkins believes that sleep deprivation can also cause increased anxiety. Which research method would allow him to test a cause-effect relationship between the two?

• A) Naturalistic observation
• B) Experimental
• C) Correlational
• D) Survey

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Definitions:

Polychaete

A class of annelid worms characterized by segmented bodies and numerous bristles, commonly found in marine environments.

Coelom

A fluid-filled cavity between the gut and body wall that is lined by tissue derived from mesoderm; the main body cavity of most animals.

Radula

A toothed, chitinous ribbon in the mouth of molluscs, used for scraping or cutting food before ingestion.

Molluscan

Pertaining to mollusks, a diverse group of invertebrates which includes species like snails, clams, and octopuses, characterized by a soft body and, in many cases, a calcium carbonate shell.