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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4 Law that relies largely on decisions of judges in the past is called:

a. statutory law b. criminal law c. civil law d. common law e. code law

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The political game of wipeout was practiced by the city of Athens against the island of ______________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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