The hypothesis in the Crum and Langer hotel experiment was that:
A) elderly people, who were led to believe that their health was "poor," have more health problems than those who perceived their health was "excellent."
B) there was a positive correlation between perception of health and longevity.
C) changing a person's beliefs and perceptions about the exercise benefits of a particular activity would result in actual health benefits.
D) there was a negative correlation between perception of health and longevity.

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The hypothesis of the Crum and Langer hotel experiment was that changing a person's beliefs and perceptions about the exercise benefits of a particular activity would result in actual health benefits. This was tested by informing one group of hotel maids that their daily work activities satisfied the Surgeon General's recommendations for exercise, while the control group was not given this information. The results showed that the group informed about their daily exercise through their work had a decrease in weight, body mass index, blood pressure, and waist-to-hip ratio, while the control group showed no change in these measures. This supports the hypothesis that changed beliefs and perceptions about exercise can lead to actual health benefits.

The Hypothesis in the Crum and Langer Hotel Experiment Was