How Do Meta-Analyses Differ from Other Types of Reviews

question 19

Multiple Choice

How do meta-analyses differ from other types of reviews?

• A) They include data only from previously published works.
• B) They combine the results only from similar or identical studies.
• C) They can be subjective because the author can choose to exclude some works.
• D) They are more effective because they combine elements of other types of reviews.

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Definitions:

Executive Control System

A cognitive system responsible for planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling attention and actions in the pursuit of goal achievement.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information needed for complex tasks such as learning, reasoning, and comprehension.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of certain mental health conditions.