What Is a "Mechanism", in the Context of Causal Relationships

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is a "mechanism", in the context of causal relationships?

• A) an environmental condition that may affect association
• B) a process that explains a cause-and-effect relationship
• C) research steps taken to understand an association
• D) empirical method for verifying cause-and-effect relationship

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Definitions:

Negative Symptoms

In the context of psychiatric conditions, features such as apathy, lack of emotion, poor or nonexistent social functioning.

Hallucinations

Perceptual disturbances that are experienced without an external source.

Brain-Imaging Studies

Research involving the use of various techniques to visualize the structure or function of the brain.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to difficulties in distinguishing reality.