Expression of IdeasHardBalancing a benefit against a risk
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- Cold-water swimmers often report improved mood.
- A 2022 trial with 60 participants found small improvements in mood.
- Larger trials have not yet been done.
- Sudden immersion in cold water can cause cold shock, which is dangerous.
The student wants to acknowledge the reported benefits while noting a risk.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Although a small 2022 trial found modest mood benefits from cold-water swimming, sudden immersion carries a real risk of cold shock, and larger studies are still lacking.Correct
- B. Cold-water swimming improves mood.
- C. Cold shock is dangerous.
- D. A 2022 trial had 60 participants.
Answer: A. Although a small 2022 trial found modest mood benefits from cold-water swimming, sudden immersion carries a real risk of cold shock, and larger studies are still lacking.
Benefit granted, risk and limits stated.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Cold-water swimming improves mood.
- Overstated, and no risk.
- C. Cold shock is dangerous.
- Risk only.
- D. A 2022 trial had 60 participants.
- A detail, no benefit or risk.
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