Several recent studies have found that moderate drinkers of alcohol have lowered levels of heart disease risk than non-drinkers
It has been hypothesized that moderate drinking may reduce stress which in turn may lead to a reduction in the risk of heart disease. In this example lowered stress levels would be considered a(n) __________ variable.
a. independent
b. dependent
c. extraneous
d. mediating
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. liberalism b. feminism c. constructivism d. realism
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a. young people are spending most of their time on social media on the internet and not in their communities b. urban centers provide too many social outlets for people and they cannot develop deep connections c. economic specialization has made people overly competitive d. Factory jobs and other forms of non-agricultural work separate family members for hours at a time