You See an Advertisement for a Method of Learning a Foreign

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Multiple Choice

You see an advertisement for a method of learning a foreign language that seems simple-just put on a tape and fall asleep. The accompanying description cites proof that people can learn while asleep. Being a good psychological detective, what question would you ask about the offered proof?

• A) Did the individuals actually dream about the foreign language?
• B) What did the EEG indicate about the participants' level of sleep?
• C) Did the researchers use only long sleepers who would spend more time with the tapes?
• D) Were study breaks included in the tape to provide greater comprehension of the material?

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Definitions:

ABGs

Arterial Blood Gases, a test that measures the acidity (pH) and levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood from an artery.

Dust Particles

Tiny fragments of solid material that are suspended in the air and can accumulate on surfaces.

Abnormal Condition

Any state of health that deviates from the normal or healthy condition.

Lung

A pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest responsible for gas exchange between the air and the bloodstream.