One Advantage of Naturalistic Observation Is That

question 8

Multiple Choice

One advantage of naturalistic observation is that

• A) this type of research never violates ethical guidelines.
• B) researchers can see the events and behaviors that precede the target behaviors they are recording.
• C) researchers can directly manipulate variables of interest.
• D) the researcher can determine cause-and-effect relationships between variables of interest.

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Definitions:

Nucleus Accumbens

A brain structure that plays a central role in the reward circuit, associated with pleasure, reinforcement learning, and addiction.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in basic emotions such as fear and pleasure, and drives like those for food and sex.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, memory consolidation, and decision-making processes, particularly those related to emotional reactions.

Reward Pathway

A set of brain structures linked to the experience of pleasure, rewarding stimuli, and the motivational component for behaviors.