Which of the Following Is Not an Empirical Question

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an empirical question?

• A)Can prayer reduce blood pressure?
• B)Are prayers regularly answered by God?
• C)Do college seniors pray for different things than college freshmen?
• D)none of these are empirical questions - prayer is too private

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Increased Arousal

A condition of heightened physiological and psychological activity or alertness, often as a response to stress or threat.

Avoidance

A defense mechanism or behavior aimed at evading a thought, task, or situation perceived as harmful or uncomfortable.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during stressful situations.