A Psychologist Who Is Interested in Determining the Effects of a New

question 79

Multiple Choice

A psychologist who is interested in determining the effects of a new diet regimen on the stress tolerance level of severely intellectually impaired patients would most likely choose which research method?

• A) naturalistic observation method
• B) telephone survey method
• C) case study method
• D) controlled experiment method

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Definitions:

Gastric Lipase

An enzyme secreted by the stomach that plays a critical role in the digestion of dietary fats.

Stomach

A hollow organ in the gastrointestinal tract that secretes gastric juices aiding in the digestion and breaking down of food.

Coronary Ligament

Peritoneal reflection from the liver to the diaphragm at the margins of the bare area of the liver.

Liver

A vital organ located in the upper right portion of the abdomen involved in numerous functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and digestion.