When It Comes to Caffeine, All of the Following Are

question 53

Multiple Choice

When it comes to caffeine, all of the following are true except

• A) heavy consumption leads to depression, decreased heart rate, and decreased mental alertness.
• B) those who are pregnant, have anxiety or panic attacks, or who have stomach ulcers should avoid or restrict consumption.
• C) women suffer more deleterious effects of caffeine consumption than men.
• D) the equivalent of 2 - 3 cups of coffee per day is considered to be a moderate and safe level of consumption.

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Definitions:

Confounding Variable

An external influence that affects the relationship between the independent and dependent variables in an experiment, potentially skewing the results.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, characterized by attitudes towards themselves.

Association

The process of connecting ideas, feelings, or experiences in the mind, or the relationship between objects, events, or data that often implies a link or correlation.

Correlational Research

A type of research methodology that aims to determine the degree to which two or more variables are related without manipulation by the researcher.