The Correlational Method Differs from Naturalistic Observation in That It

question 121

Multiple Choice

The correlational method differs from naturalistic observation in that it

• A) involves the use of more than one variable.
• B) explains the causal nature of a relationship.
• C) is not limited to real word settings.
• D) can be carried out over an extended period.

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Definitions:

Astrocytes

Astrocytes are star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord involved in providing support and nutrition to nerve cells, maintaining the blood-brain barrier, and repairing the brain and spinal cord following traumatic injuries.

Microglia

Specialized immune cells found in the brain and spinal cord, involved in the maintenance of nerve cells and the response to injury or disease.

Ependymal Cells

Glial cells that line the ventricles in the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord, involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.

Oligodendrocytes

Oligodendrocytes are glial cells in the central nervous system that produce myelin, a substance crucial for the insulation of nerve fibers.