What Is the Most Frequent Cause of Death in Middle

question 78

Multiple Choice

What is the most frequent cause of death in middle adulthood?

• A)cancer
• B)heart attack or stroke
• C)gun accident
• D)automobile accident

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Definitions:

Demand Characteristics

Subtle cues or signals in an experimental setup that suggest to participants what behavior is expected or desired, potentially influencing the outcomes of the study.

Replicability

The ability of a study or experiment to be repeated or reproduced to verify results and confirm reliability and validity of findings.

Illusory Correlation

A cognitive bias where a relationship between two variables is perceived despite no such relationship existing.

Clever Hans Effect

The phenomenon where a person or animal in a study can pick up on subtle, unintentional cues from their interactants, leading to seemingly intelligent responses.