The implication of Pereira's study on exercise and neurogenesis, discussed in the Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology feature in Chapter 2, was that:

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Pereira's study found that exercise promotes the growth of new neurons in the human brain, just as it does in other mammals. This implies that exercise has a positive effect on brain structure and function. Option A is incorrect as the study found the opposite. Option B is incorrect as the study did not investigate endorphin release. Option C is incorrect as the study did not investigate addiction to exercise.

The Implication of Pereira's Study on Exercise and Neurogenesis, Discussed