The "Better-Than-Average Effect" Describes

question 175

Multiple Choice

The "better-than-average effect" describes:

• A) almost no one
• B) about 10 percent of the population
• C) about 30 percent of the population
• D) most of the population

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Definitions:

Expiration

The process of releasing breath or air from the lungs through the respiratory system.

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs and thoracic cavity that contracts and relaxes to aid in the breathing process by creating a vacuum that pulls air into the lungs.

Elastic Properties

Characteristics of materials that allow them to stretch and return to their original shape without permanent deformation.

External Intercostal Muscles

The External Intercostal Muscles are a group of muscles found between the ribs that aid in the process of inhalation by elevating the ribcage, expanding the thoracic cavity.