Ecological Validity Refers to the Degree to Which a Research

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Ecological validity refers to the degree to which a research study accurately represents events or processes that occur in the real world

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Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, it acts as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.

Amphetamine

A potent central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, and recreationally as a performance enhancer and euphoriant.

Blood-Brain Barrier

A selective permeability barrier that protects the brain from foreign substances in the blood that may injure the brain.

Endothelial Membrane

A thin layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, forming an interface between circulating blood or lymph in the lumen and the rest of the vessel wall.