Of the Following,which Research Design Might Be Considered to Be

question 59

Multiple Choice

Of the following,which research design might be considered to be the best compromise between ecological validity and experimental control?

• A)the study of human behavior following a once-in-a-generation natural disaster
• B)a study to determine the optimal dosage of a new memory-enhancing drug
• C)a study to determine the efficacy of programs to improve workplace efficiency
• D)a study to catalogue the range of behaviors of non-human primates in zoos

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, characterized by three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone

A hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland, playing a key role in the stress response.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Chronic Stressors

Chronic stressors involve ongoing or repeated exposure to stress-inducing conditions over an extended period, often leading to long-term health and psychological effects.