Some Researchers Have Objected to the Distillation of Behavior into Numbers

question 18

Multiple Choice

Some researchers have objected to the distillation of behavior into numbers, claiming that this process omits some of the important aspects of the situation. These critics prefer _______ approach to research.

• A) a quantitative
• B) an objective
• C) a qualitative
• D) social category

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Definitions:

Messenger RNA (mRNA)

A type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis, playing a key role in the process of gene expression.

PK2 Gene

A gene implicated in the regulation of behavioral rhythms and possibly involved in sleep-wake cycles, demonstrating a link between genetics and behavior.

Circadian Pattern

Refers to physiological, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a roughly 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment.

Per Gene

An approach emphasizing the role of individual genes in the process of evolution and adaptation.