A Psychologist Investigating the Research Question "Which Neurotransmitters Affect Depressive

question 40

Multiple Choice

A psychologist investigating the research question "Which neurotransmitters affect depressive behaviors?" is most likely conducting ______ research.

• A) basic
• B) applied
• C) external
• D) internal

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Definitions:

Reticul/o

A prefix in medical terminology related to the reticular formation in the brain or reticulated (net-like) structures in anatomy.

-Penia

A suffix used in medical terminology to denote a deficiency or decrease in the number of something, as in "leukopenia" (decrease in white blood cells).

Thromb/o

A prefix meaning clot, often used in medical terms related to blood clotting.

-Emia

A suffix in medical terminology indicating a condition of the blood.