The Type of Study That Compares the Behavior of Subjects

question 144

Multiple Choice

The type of study that compares the behavior of subjects exposed to an environmental change with the behavior of a control group not exposed to the change is:

• A) an experiment.
• B) a clinical study.
• C) a correlational study.
• D) naturalistic observation.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including motivation, reward, attention, and the regulation of movements.

Serotonin

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and other bodily functions.

Endorphins

Neurochemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers and also boost feelings of pleasure or well-being.

Cerebral Cortex

The Cerebral Cortex is the outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.