Imagine that all members of your class have been tested to determine the level of the serotonin metabolite 5-HIAA in their cerebrospinal fluid. Which of the following would you predict using this information?
A) Male classmates with low 5-HIAA levels are unlikely to be alive ten years from now.
B) Low 5-HIAA levels will be associated with good exam performance.
C) High 5-HIAA levels will be associated with poor sleep patterns in males.
D) Male classmates with high 5-HIAA levels will not be alive ten years from now.
E) Those with low 5-HIAA levels will be the thinnest persons in the class.

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Low levels of 5-HIAA in the cerebrospinal fluid have been associated with increased risk-taking and impulsive behavior, which could lead to life-threatening situations or behaviors, potentially affecting longevity.

Imagine That All Members of Your Class Have Been Tested