An Individual Is Connected to Physiological Measuring Devices for Blood

question 100

Multiple Choice

An individual is connected to physiological measuring devices for blood pressure and heart rate. Which of the following circumstances would enable us to collect information that could reveal the individual's heightened risk for heart disease?

• A) during REM sleep
• B) while watching television
• C) while watching a movie about war
• D) while trying to solve a difficult problem

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