In Looking Through the Literature Review of a Published Study

question 25

Multiple Choice

In looking through the literature review of a published study, how would "relevant literature" be operationalized best?

• A) The literature would all be in English so that the American reader can understand it.
• B) All the studies would have been conducted within the last 5 years.
• C) The references should give a meaningful picture of the research problem.
• D) The review will be broad to encompass all that is known about the research topic.

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Definitions:

Tectopulvinar Pathway

A visual processing pathway in the brain, connecting the superior colliculus with the pulvinar nucleus of the thalamus, involved in orienting the eyes towards stimuli.

Retinohypothalamic Pathway

The retinohypothalamic pathway is a part of the eye-brain connection that helps regulate the circadian rhythm by conveying light information from the retina to the hypothalamus.

Geniculostriate Pathway

The major visual pathway in the brain, which runs from the retina to the primary visual cortex via the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus.

Tectopulvinar Pathway

A pathway in the visual system that connects the superior colliculus with the pulvinar nucleus of the thalamus, involved in the processing of visual information related to motion and spatial orientation.