Which of the Following Is an Example of Explanatory Research

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of explanatory research?

• A) a research project found that a program intended to reduce violence needed more financial support to carry out the project effectively
• B) a researcher conducted intensive interviewers with research participants to explore an aspect about school shootings that had not been conducted before
• C) a research project reported a higher prevalence of violence during certain ages than others
• D) a researcher who found that teens who have witnessed violence in the past are more likely to be victims and/or perpetrators of violence in the future

Understand the complexities of taste and how it differs among individuals.

Recognize the role of synesthesia in sensory perception and the intersection of neuroscience with art.

Understand the physiological and psychological effects of insomnia and sleep disorders on health.

Recognize the potential effectiveness and limitations of hypnosis in behavioral modification, such as smoking cessation.

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Definitions:

Baddeley's View

Refers to Alan Baddeley's model of working memory, which suggests it consists of multiple components, including the phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad, episodic buffer, and central executive.

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where newer information interferes with the ability to recall older information.

Proactive Interference

Proactive interference occurs when older memories make it more difficult to learn and recall new information.

Memory Function

The processes involved in encoding, storing, and retrieving information in the brain.