Research by Joan Chrisler showed that female college students ...

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Research by Joan Chrisler showed that female college students often thought that other women had more severe premenstrual symptoms than they did. This finding suggests that
 
  a. the incidence of premenstrual syndrome may be exaggerated.
  b. the premenstrual syndrome is a genuine problem that should be addressed by developing appropriate medications.
  c. the premenstrual syndrome is actually a psychological problem, rather than a physical problem.
  d. the premenstrual syndrome should be publicized more widely.

Question 2

Which of the following students provides the most accurate statement about the premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
 
  a. Natasha: According to the most recent research, hormones play a major role in PMS, especially because the levels of hormones increase and decrease during the menstrual cycle..
  b. Midori: Women who believe that they have PMS are indeed likely to have very negative emotions prior to their menstrual period, and much more positive emotions at other times of their cycle..
  c. Charles: We cannot draw firm conclusions, but psychological and cultural factors seem to play an important role in women's reports about PMS..
  d. Dustin: The most recent research shows that PMS is actually an important component of dysmenorrhea..

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C