Define the Following Terms and Describe How Each of These

question 60

Essay

Define the following terms and describe how each of these potential problems can be avoided: (1) demand characteristics; (2) experimenter bias; (3) placebo effect; (4) experimental error.

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Definitions:

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone responsible for the development of male physical characteristics, also affecting mood and energy levels.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a role in the body's stress response, metabolism, and immune function.

Steroid Hormones

A class of hormones synthesized from cholesterol, involved in a wide range of physiological processes including the regulation of metabolism, immune response, and sexual characteristics.

Incentive Sensitization

A theory that explains how and why addiction develops, suggesting repeated exposure to an addictive substance can make the brain more sensitive to its rewarding effects.