A researcher knows that there is a relationship between obesity and watching television for young children. However, it is not known whether children watch more TV because they are overweight, or whether they are overweight because they watch so much TV. This is an example of the third-variable problem
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A. Repetition B. Sleep C. Studying harder D. Studying longer
Abbie is worried that she is so nervous she cannot concentrate. She is in the problem-solving step of
a. taking action while maintaining flexibility. b. generating alternative courses of action. c. clarifying the problem. d. evaluating her alternatives.
The recommendation for exercise for adults is:
a. that they should accumulate 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75 minutes of high-intensity activity per week. b. that they should do aerobic activity for one hour each day. c. that they should do the same amount of exercise per week as children and adolescents. d. that they should Zumba or some other form of weight bearing exercise for 30 minutes a day.
Inhalants, which are used more by younger adolescents to get high, are
marijuana. cocaine. tobacco. aerosols and cleaning fluids.