Effects of Massage and Research Goals

What positive effects did massage have on baby rats?

• They became more aggressive.

• Their enzyme levels increased, and growth hormones rose.

• They learned to fly.

• Their fur became softer.

How did applying massage techniques to premature babies help them?

• They slept more soundly.

• They were able to eat solid foods earlier.

• They grew faster, had better immune systems, and were discharged sooner.

• They developed stronger vocal cords.

What is the main goal of basic research?

• To create new products for sale.

• To understand how the world works.

• To make a lot of money quickly.

• To solve immediate problems with existing technology.

The Human Genome Project cost $5 billion. What was its estimated economic impact?

• Less than $1 billion.

• Around $5 billion, breaking even.

• Over $1 trillion.

• Exactly $178 billion.