Name One Disadvantage and One Advantage of an Observational Study

question 51

Essay

Name one disadvantage and one advantage of an observational study over an experiment.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in emotion regulation, especially fear and aggression.

Fear Responses

The psychological and physiological reactions to perceived threats that can include fight, flight, or freeze responses, often involving activations of the amygdala and sympathetic nervous system.

Basic

Referring to something fundamental, simple, or at the introductory level; often used to signify essential concepts or principles.

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells, fundamental in the communication within the brain and body.