A Scientist Is Interested in the Processes of Cognitive Change

question 85

Multiple Choice

A scientist is interested in the processes of cognitive change during childhood and decides to see how many words children of various ages can remember after one exposure to a list of words.What type of research is this scientist conducting?

• A)theoretical research
• B)applied research
• C)evolutionary-response research
• D)treatment-specific research

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Definitions:

Fight-Or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, triggering a decision to either confront the situation or avoid it.

Epinephrine

Adrenaline, a dual-function substance acting as both hormone and neurotransmitter, is key in initiating the body's fight-or-flight response.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, and other functions, often associated with feelings of well-being and happiness.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with pleasure, movement, and reward-motivated behaviors.