Contrived Observation Is Considered Unethical and Unreliable and Should Not

question 14

True/False

Contrived observation is considered unethical and unreliable and should not be used in social scientific research.

Identify the major parts of the brain and their functions, including the limbic system, cerebral cortex, and their subdivisions.

Describe the role and function of glial cells in the nervous system.

Recognize the role of neurotransmitters and how drugs can affect neurotransmitter activity.

Explain the concept of neuroplasticity and how it is reflected in the brain's ability to adapt and change.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.