Consider this claim:Chewing gum can improve our alertness and lower our stress level.Which piece of evidence better supports this claim?Evidence A: During a class discussion, a student shared that he chewed gum throughout a recent chemistry test because he heard it would help him stay calm and alert. He believed that he did very well on the test as a result.Evidence B: In a study of forty participants, those who chewed gum while performing stressful tasks had lower levels of anxiety and higher levels of alertness than those not chewing gum.Submit

A teacher is explaining to their pupils why chewing gum is banned in school.Look under your desks and seats and tell me what you see there: chewing gum gets left everywhere and it is unsightly, disgusting and unhygienic. It is also costs money to have it removed from tables and chairs, money that would be far better spent on educational resources such as books.The solution is simple. Don't chew gum in school.What is the effect of the short sentences here?The short sentence has been used to build tension and create dramatic suspense as to whether or not the teacher believes that chewing gum should be banned.The short sentences have been used to emphasise the importance of banning chewing gum in school.The short sentence has been used for emphasis.The short sentence has been used to build tension and suspense.I DON'T KNOWSUBMIT ANSWER

h evidence best supports this counterclaim?To be healthier, people should avoid sodas and snacks made with sugar.A.A trip to the grocery store shows that sugary snacks often cost more money than healthful foods.B.Vegetables and fruit smoothies can taste as good as sugary snacks.C.Studies show that students reach for sugary snacks when they're tired.D.Dentists cite a sugary diet as one of the primary causes of tooth decay.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

A researcher is interested in the impact of anxiety on performance. In order to manipulate anxiety, they have some subjects eat plain chips while others eat barbecue flavoured chips. The most obvious problem with this experiment is a lack of :a. statistical validityb. empirical validityc. internal validityd. construct validity

It is often claimed that mindful breathing exercises, as opposed to simple relaxation, effectively reduce physiological stress responses. A study on the benefits of mindful breathing exercises for reducing stress was carried out by researchers. A daily 20-minute mindful breathing exercise practice or a 20-minute relaxation period during which participants just sat quietly was assigned at random. All participants experienced a stressful scenario towards the end of the trial, and their reactions were recorded.13Mark for ReviewCross out answer choices you think are wrong.ABCWhich finding, if true, would most strongly support the underlined claim?AParticipants who practiced mindful breathing exercises exhibited a significantly lower heart rate and blood pressure during the stress-inducing situation compared to those who engaged in simple relaxation.BParticipants who practiced mindful breathing exercises reported feeling more relaxed during the practice sessions than those who engaged in simple relaxation.CParticipants who did not engage in mindful breathing exercises but simply relaxed were more likely to have prior experience with stress management techniques compared to those who practiced mindfulness meditation.DParticipants who engaged in mindful breathing exercises had fewer instances of distraction during the stress-inducing situation compared to those who engaged in simple relaxation.

The evidence below is...ClaimMeditation classes could help high school students deal with academic stress more effectively.EvidenceWouldn't you feel calmer if you were taught how to meditate during the school day?StrongWeak: Doesn't Support the ClaimWeak: Not a FactWeak: Not from a Credible Source