In a Test of the Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Problem-Solving

question 46

Multiple Choice

In a test of the effects of sleep deprivation on problem-solving skills,research participants are allowed to sleep either four or eight hours on each of three consecutive nights.This research is an example of

• A)naturalistic observation.
• B)survey research.
• C)a case study.
• D)an experiment.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Flexibility

The ability to adjust and modify one's behavior and thoughts in response to changing circumstances or environments.

Behavior Genetics

The academic discipline focused on analyzing how genetics and environmental factors impact behaviors.

Self-regulation

The process of managing one's behavior, emotions, and thoughts to achieve long-term goals.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, a fundamental concept in the theory of evolution by Charles Darwin.