You Read a Research Study That Claims to Have Found

question 186

Multiple Choice

You read a research study that claims to have found a correlation of r = -.43 between smoking and vegetable consumption.This means that

• A)the less you smoke,the fewer vegetables you eat.
• B)the more you smoke,the fewer vegetables you eat.
• C)the more you smoke,the more vegetables you eat.
• D)smoking and vegetable consumption are unrelated.

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Definitions:

Free Radicals

Unstable atoms or molecules that can damage cells, leading to aging and diseases, due to their unpaired electrons and reactivity.

Neurons

Nervous system cells dedicated to conveying information by means of electrical and chemical signals.

Waking Metabolism

The rate at which the body burns calories while awake and active, contributing to overall energy expenditure.

Circadian Rhythm

The innate, internal mechanism that controls the cycle of sleep and wakefulness, recurring approximately every 24 hours.